could i be pregnant and still have my period?
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Intro. The short answer is no. Despite all of the claims out there, it isn't possible to have a period while you're pregnant. Rather, you might experience “spotting” during early pregnancy, which is usually light pink or dark brown in color.
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Not really. Once your body starts producing the pregnancy hormone human chorionic gonadotrophin (hCG), your periods will stop. However, you may be pregnant and have light bleeding at about the time that your period would have been due.
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When a woman is pregnant, she does not continue to ovulate and will not have a period. Menstruation only occurs when a person is not pregnant. Although it is possible for women to experience some bleeding during pregnancy, this will not be due to their menstrual cycle.
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Technically, yes. You definitely don't menstruate (a.k.a., shed blood and tissue from your uterus) each month, but that doesn't mean your bathroom trips will always be blood-free (which can be scary AF). So, what if you see something that looks like your period while you're pregnant? First: Slow your roll.
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The takeaway. A woman's ovulation cycles can vary, so it's statistically possible you could become pregnant while on your period.
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Some women may have occasional spotting throughout pregnancy, which could be mistaken for a light period. No symptoms or signs of pregnancy. Some women don't know they're pregnant simply because they don't have any symptoms.
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The takeaway. There's no way to know for certain if you're pregnant before missing your period other than taking a home pregnancy test. Some women do experience symptoms such as fatigue and nausea. These could be PMS symptoms, however.
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Some women don't experience implantation bleeding and others don't notice it. It's also possible to mistake implantation bleeding for a light period. If this happens, you might not realize that you're pregnant — which can lead to mistakes when determining a baby's due date.
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Women who are pregnant sometimes have a bleed similar to a very light period, with some spotting or only losing a little blood. This is called implantation bleeding. Some of the other early pregnancy signs and symptoms are listed below. Every woman is different and not all women will notice all of these symptoms.
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It is possible to be pregnant and have light bleeding that seems kind of like a period, but it's not the same as a period. If you really feel like something is wrong, check with your doctor or a Planned Parenthood health center. And yes, you can take a pregnancy test even if you're having bleeding.
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Pregnancy: Early in pregnancy, you may experience mild or light cramping. These cramps will probably feel like the light cramps you get during your period, but they'll be in your lower stomach or lower back. If you have a history of pregnancy loss, don't ignore these symptoms.
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The takeaway There's no way to know for certain if you're pregnant before missing your period other than taking a home pregnancy test. Some women do experience symptoms such as fatigue and nausea. These could be PMS symptoms, however. If you still aren't sure you're pregnant after taking a home test, see a doctor.
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Can you get pregnant during your period? You may have heard you can't get pregnant on your period, but that's not entirely true. Although you're unlikely to get pregnant around or during your period, there is still a small chance you can conceive this time of the month.
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No, you cannot be pregnant and still have a period.
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You shouldn't get your period at any time during your pregnancy. If you do experience even light spotting, contact your OB-GYN.
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What are the chances I can get pregnant on my period? The chances of getting pregnant if you have sex during your period are very low. However, if you've had unprotected sex, it is still possible to get pregnant during your period.
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For women who have a regular monthly menstrual cycle, the earliest and most reliable sign of pregnancy is a missed period. Women who are pregnant sometimes have a bleed similar to a very light period, with some spotting or only losing a little blood. This is called implantation bleeding.