Is it possible to have menstruation even when your pregnant?

Answer 1

It is possible and not altogether uncommon to bleed during pregnancy, even at regular intervals that appear to be periods. But that bleeding is not a period -- no matter how regular is seems, and no matter whether it occurs when you would have otherwise gotten your period.

By definition, a menstrual period is the shedding of the uterine lining is the absence of a fertilized egg (pregnancy). By definition, any bleeding that takes place during pregnancy is not a period. It is bleeding, to be sure, but it's not a period. If the uterine lining was shed during pregnancy, the pregancy would be over.

A lot of people will tell you yes, you can get your period when you're pregnant, and that they (or their friend) had a period for "x" amount of months during pregnancy. But while they may have bled it was *not* a period, and it's amazing to me how many people insist otherwise!

The fact that bleeding during pregnancy is not uncommon does not mean that it's nothing to worry about, however -- if you are pregnant and experience any bleeding you should contact your doctor immediately. Bleeding during pregnancy *can be* (but it not necessarily) a sign that something is wrong. You should always contact your doctor if you experience bleeding, particularly if that bleeding is heavy, red, and accompanied by cramping or back pain.

Answer 2

Question: Can you be pregnant and still get your period?

Answer: Well, no, you can't get your period once you're pregnant — once your body starts producing the hormone human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) and your pregnancy is established, your menstrual cycle is interrupted and normal periods stop. But you may have bleeding or spotting during pregnancy that can seem like a period.

Some pregnant women have what's called "implantation bleeding" that can happen around the time their period is due, and they may mistake that bleeding for a period. This spotting may be caused by the fertilized egg burrowing into the blood-rich lining of the uterus, a process that starts just 6 days after fertilization, and it's generally a lot lighter than a typical period — just a day or two of very light spotting.

If you're pregnant and you're not sure when your last period started, this can make establishing a due date difficult for your healthcare provider. If you have any doubts, your provider can feel how big your uterus is with a pelvic examination and estimate how far along you are. In most cases, your provider will also order an ultrasound before the middle of your pregnancy to measure the size of your developing baby and clarify exactly when the baby is due.

Many women who bleed a little bit in early pregnancy deliver without any complications, but bleeding can also be a cause for concern. It may be the first sign of a miscarriage. If so, your symptoms probably will go on to include heavy cramping and bleeding much heavier than a normal period.

Abnormal bleeding can also be a sign of ectopic or tubal pregnancy. If you have sharp pains in your lower abdomen, especially if the pain is only on one side, you should see your practitioner right way to find out if you have an ectopic pregnancy. A tubal pregnancy can be life-threatening, and sometimes the only symptom is bleeding around the time your period is expected. Often, the period may be lighter than usual. Sometimes a home pregnancy test will be negative, and the pregnancy can only be detected by checking blood hCG levels.

If you bleed at all early in your pregnancy, it's best to notify your doctor or midwife to get specific instructions. She may suggest getting a blood test to check your hCG levels or order an ultrasound to evaluate your condition more thoroughly

Answer 3

It is technically physically IMPOSSIBLE to have your "period" when you are pregnant. The whole point of a period is to get rid of everything in the uterus NOT needed when an egg DIDNT implant. During a period the uterine lining is shed, and if there was a baby in there it would result in what we know as a miscarriage. Also, after the first month or two the lower uterus/upper cervix is SEALED off by the bag of waters AND the mucus plug, making it impossible for blood or anything else to escape, unless of course again we are talking miscarriage. You can have lower cervical trauma that can result in some spotting and/or bleeding, I have had this happen, but it is NOT in the true sense of the word, a "period".

Answer 4

It is possible because this lady on the news went into the hospital thinking she had a stomach flu because she was getting cramps. A couple hours later she gave birth to a baby boy. She didn't know that she was pregnant because she still had regular periods. She thought the weight gain was because she quit smoking and started eating more. So I would say yes.

Answer 5

Yes you can have your period while you're pregnant. It's less likely but it's possible. The site below may help you. People who don't think you can needs to get their facts strait before they go jetting their mouths off. Just to let everyone know. About 8% of women have their periods while they're pregnant. I hope this helped

Answer 6

I have not experienced this personally, but I have a friend who did, and it was just in the first trimester. Everything turned out fine for the remainder of her pregnancy though...if u think that you are in this position you should have your gynecologist check it out