Can you still have your period and still be pregnant?

Answer 1

No. Menstruating while pregnant is medically impossible.

A menstrual period is the shedding of the lining of the uterus, in response to falling levels of estrogen and progesterone. This happens at the end of the cycle if conception does not occur.
If a woman conceives, the hormonal levels remain high, and she does not get a period.

Women DO NOT get periods when they are pregnant.
If a pregnant woman is bleeding, it is from something else -- it is not her period. If it were, then she wouldn't be pregnant.
There can be many causes of vaginal bleeding in pregnancy -- some them are harmful, some are not. Sometimes it can be implantation bleeding (which only lasts a day or two) and is completely normal.
Probably the most common "normal" type of bleeding is cervical bleeding. The cervix is very vascular in pregnancy and bleeds easily, especially after sex or an exam. Sometimes, even randomly.
Sometimes there can be persistent bleeding from the placental site, even though the pregnancy develops normally.
If a woman is bleeding after she has had a positive pregnancy test, it is always important to get it checked out, to rule out a placenta previa, abruption, STD or miscarriage. In many cases, it all turns out to be OK, and the cause may never be known.

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.

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Answer 3

Yes. I had mine for 6 months while I was pregnant the whole time.

Answer 4

It is not very common, but some women will continue to have periods during early pregnancy.

Have you taken a pregnancy test? If you are concerned, you should call your midwife or doctor.

Answer 5

Of course you can. If you have any doubt go to the doctor and get a blood test. That way you will be 100 percent sure.

Good luck!

Answer 6

You can, but if you think you're pregnant it's important for you to visit your GYN so that they can do a blood test to determine if you are pregnant or not.

Answer 7

Yep! Had mine for 6 months in............you poor thing........

Answer 8

YES!