A 46-year-old member asked:
is it possible to have a period and be pregnant?
6 doctor answers • 11 doctors weighed in

Dr. Brian Enggano answered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 12 years experience
No: Periods stop when pregnancy occurs. Bleeding at any point in pregnancy is not normal. You should be evaluated by your doctor to check the status of your pregnancy.
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Dr. Carol Peters-tanksley answered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 35 years experience
Technically no: You do not ovulate when you are pregnant, and do not have normal periods. But it is not uncommon to have some bleeding during pregnancy that can be somewhat like a period. That is not considered normal, and you should talk with your doctor if you are pregnant and have any bleeding.
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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
Psychiatry 25 years experience
No: Although there is potential for bleeding during pregnancy; periods do not occur at this time.
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Dr. Robert Killian answered
General Practice 28 years experience
Being Pregnant: Any bleeding in pregnancy is abnormal, unexpected and an emergency. Viable pregnancy stops vaginal bleeding.
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Dr. Gerard Honore answered
Fertility Medicine 29 years experience
No: It is not possible to menstruate while pregnant. Many women have isolated vaginal bleeding while pregnant, that's common: but it's not menstruation, and not your period. Anyone who says so doesn't understand the endocrinology of menstruation, that's pure myth. i be helpful. If you are concerned about pregnancy a home test may be helpful.
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Dr. Donald Colantino answered
Internal Medicine 61 years experience
No: A normal menstrual period won't occur during pregnancy. If you're pregnant and have vaginal bleeding, notify your obstetrician.
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Dr. Robert Killian answered
General Practice 28 years experience
Am I pregnant: It is not usual to have full and normal periods if you are pregnant. But, if you are wondering it sounds like it is time to get a pregnancy test.
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