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Q: Can You Still Be Pregnant If Your On Your Period?
asked by: DTG1930 on November 22nd, 2005
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Hi, I was just wanting some information or some advice, I know I should take a prg test but I was wanting to wait another week to make sure it will be accurate.
I had intercourse maybe 12 days ago and the past few days my breasts are heavier and fuller and they are a little sore... I been extremly thirsty and having to go to the bathroom I dont know maybe every 10 min from what it seems, I have felt nauseated the past 4 days different times of the day mostly after I eat or when I wake up early in the morning to take my finace to work. All in all I just feel like crap most of the time. But the thing is I started my period yesterday and its pretty heavy but ive been cramping for 6 days! I still have 5 days left for my period. Normally I cramp the day before and the day of then im done. Ive been having cravings. So I dont know... Normally I dont have any signs with my period so I know this isnt normal. Can you still have a period and be pregnant? Is that dangerous?
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Cambion
replied on November 22nd, 2005
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Well if you tihnk too much that you may be pregnant, your body will play mean tricks on you and make you feel what you perceive to be pregnancy symptoms, when in reality, there's really nothing happening.

Anyway, to answer your question...Yes, you can still get your period while you're pregnant. Some women can have a couple periods during pregnancy, while others will bleed for the whole nine months. It depends on the woman's body, really - to know for sure if you've conceived, you would benefit from a blood test. I know you can sometiems get negative results from the home tests, and blood tests are very rarely inaccurate.

Good luck to you
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jocamel12
replied on November 22nd, 2005
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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 will 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 practitioner 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 midpregnancy to measure the size of your developing baby to clarify exactly when the baby is due.


Many women who bleed a little bit in early pregnancy go on to 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 will probably go on to include heavy cramping and bleeding much heavier than a normal period. 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 may have an ectopic pregnancy (also known as a tubal pregnancy). Because of these potential complications, 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.


i think the stress is getting to you!..


Good luck..
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DTG1930
replied on November 23rd, 2005
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Hi, see ive been cramping for maybe 7 days or more not really sure, and its pretty heavy bleeding, but today the 3rd day isnt too bad, just a normal period. I really dont think about it much, if I am pregnant I would be excited we'd like to have a baby but if not that would be fine too.... I have an appointment dec 20th so hopefully we will see where it goes...Pray its not a miscarriage! Thanks :d if anyone has any more info that would be great too, the more the better
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emzywiv4
replied on May 14th, 2009
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hi i;ve been feeling sick for 13 days now only 3 days after ovulation i was due on the 12th may and took a pregnancy test and it was negative still feeling sick every morning and most of the day but now i'm bleeding today could i still be pregnant i cant think of anything else or why i would feelsick all the time for nothing
thank you emzy
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