Question 1

can you get period while pregnant?

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See below: 30% of pregnant women experience implantation bleeding at about the time they would expect their period.  They mistake this bleeding as their period, when in fact, it isn't.

Question 2

can women have period while pregnant?

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No: A woman may experience some bleeding while pregnant but it wouldn't be their period (unless the pregnancy ended).

Question 3

can a woman have period while pregnant ?

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No: A woman may experience bleeding during pregnancy but it would not be due to her period.

Question 4

hoping you can tell me, is period while pregnant more common in younger women ?

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Not a period.: A period does not happen when you are pregnant. There can be bleeding or spotting - but not a period.

Question 5

good night can females who was diagnosed with pocs still see their period while pregnant?

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: There is no period for any pregnant people. See you OB if you are pregnant but you have vaginal bleeding which is 100% not from period.

Question 6

i have friends that had a full blown period while pregnant. how is that possible and how common is it?

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Not common: What they may refer to as period, is not a true period if they are pregnant. Some may think they are pregnant, while they are not (symptoms may be present but the test is negative). While other are truly pregnant, but their bleeding is not a true period but may be implantation bleeding or some other cause.

Question 7

i had a lot of people tell me they had their period while pregnant & they have healthy kids. could it be true?

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Yes: It is not common but it does happen. But of you are pregnant and bleeding, go see your OB right away.

Question 8

can you bleed as on period while pregnant ?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Particularly early on. Rarely, can have "usual" periods throughout. Much more likely just one.

Question 9

can you have a heavy period while pregnant?

Accepted Answer

You can bleed: Bleeding in pregnancy needs immediate addressing by your physician. Call md now.

Question 10

can you have a regular period while pregnant?

Accepted Answer

No: If you have a regular period you won't be pregnant.  (either didn't become pregnant or lost a pregnancy). However, spotting can sometimes occur.

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