Why do some people say I can still be pregnant and have normal periods?!
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Question: Can I be pregnant and still have periods?
BabyCentre Editorial Team: No. Once your body starts producing human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) — the pregnancy hormone — and pregnancy is established, your menstrual cycle is interrupted and normal periods will stop. However, many women do experience bleeding during early pregnancy (for several reasons — see below) that may look very much like a normal period. This can make establishing your due date difficult, since midwives and doctors often use the first day of your last period to determine your due date. If that's in any doubt, measuring how big your uterus is may help them determine how far along you are. And if that's inconclusive, your midwife may decide to send you for a dating scan to measure the size of your baby and clarify exactly when he is due.
Many women who have spotting in early pregnancy go on to have their baby 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 would probably go on to include heavy cramping and bleeding that is 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 doctor straightaway as you could have an ectopic pregnancy.
Because of these potential complications, if you bleed at all early in your pregnancy, it's best to notify your doctor or midwife. She may suggest getting a blood test to check your hormone levels or order an early ultrasound to evaluate your condition more thoroughly.
Reviewed March 2006
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'cause they are crazy?
They're ignorant, and are giving very misleading advice.
because some people who are pregnant still are able to have menstrual cycles. go and see your doctor.
Because you can. Many woman do continue to have their period even though they are pregnant.
Becuase they are either totally deluded or lying. This is complete rubbish. Your periods stop when you are pregnant.
dont know i realy dont want 2 know
It happened to my sister-in-law. She went to the doctor's for something else and they did a pregnancy test and she was. Boy was she ever shocked! It can happend!
It is possible, and not as uncommon as folks think. check out this website
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http://www.pregnancy-info.net/comp_periods_pregnancy.html
Because these answers are just what people think and it can be either smart or foolish of an answer. Secondly, it might be possible to have normal periods. Go see a real doctor for a real answer.
I actually answered this in your other question but I want to respond here to counter some of the ridiculous answers you've had.
Yes, you can have "periods" during pregnancy. They tend to be lighter than a normal period and typically won't last as long. They're more common in overweight women and they tend to get lighter or stop altogether as the pregnancy progresses.
It should go without saying but any bleeding should be reported immediately to your doctor. But don't be surprised if he/she acts like it's not big deal. Spotting during pregnancy is quite common.
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