Fact: You can not get your periods when you are pregnant, because, by definition, menstruation and pregnancy can not occur simultaneously.
However, bleeding in early pregnancy is common and can often lead women to believe that they got their period but infact they are pregnant.
If you suspect you are pregnant, even in case of normal bleeding, you should take a pregnancy test and see your doctor to be sure.
Pregnancy bleeding can occur for many different reasons, some of which are not well understood.
What is Period?
Woman’s body prepare a blood cover over the uterus every month where an egg an egg can be fertilized. It is the preparation of the body for getting pregnant. If you don’t conceive, that thick blood cover is released away in the form of period bleeding.
Implantation bleeding
Implantation bleeding occurs when the first embryo implants into the lining of the uterus, which is full of blood. This occurs about five or six days after conception and is often around the same time that a normal period is expected. However, this type of bleeding is usually much lighter than a normal period and lasts only a day or two.
Hormonal Bleeding
Many women experience bleeding normally in early pregnancy which can be very mild and may even look like a regular period. Usually called early pregnancy bleeding, this is due to many hormonal changes happening in the body of the woman and not a sign of a problem.
Pregnancy pill
Sometimes women who conceive while using birth control pills also experience irregular bleeding during pregnancy. It can take weeks or even months for these women to realize that she is pregnant.
Other Bleeding
The bleeding in the first trimester of pregnancy is common and there is always an explanation for this. It may be a sign of a problem such as miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, infection or a problem with the placenta.
Many a times reason for bleeding are not known, as is the case for many women who experience bleeding early and go on to have normal healthy pregnancies.
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