Having regular periods while pregnant?

problematic1 · 09-05-2009, 12:57 AM

Has anyone experienced this? or know of anyone who has experienced something like this?

Its hard to explain but i have been feeling "pregnant" for the past few months... i have gained 15 pounds, have lower back pain, pee frequently, have some breast tenderness, i am always tired, i have moments of feeling nauseus, and i even threw up this morning.

My fiance and I have not been using condoms for about a year now, but i am on the birth control pill, and have not missed a pill.
My periods have been right on time, always on the same day i expect them to be, but i have noticed they only last 3-4 days rather than the usual 5-6.

I have heard of spotting while pregnant, but is it possible to have 4-5 regular "periods" (at least what i perceive as periods) during pregnancy?

AnonymousJohn · 09-05-2009, 01:04 AM

I am by no means an expert on the subject. So this is all hear-say. But, my ex was in the medical field. According to her, some woman do have a period every month the full term of the pregnancy.

waveseer · 09-05-2009, 01:05 AM

Have you been tested for pregnancy? I would see my doctor if I were you.

problematic1 · 09-05-2009, 02:06 AM

eek.

I had a physical about a week ago, they didnt do any sort of testing for pregnancy though.. I was so dehydrated that they couldnt stick my veins! (they stuck me 3 times :/)

Jd1983 · 09-05-2009, 02:07 AM

This actually happened with an old co-worker of mine. She was actually pregnant, but she never knew about it till she was about 4 months pregnant. She just assumed she was gaining weight because she continued having "periods" every month. She didn't find out that she was pregnant till she went to the doctor.

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sugarpiehoney · 09-05-2009, 06:42 AM

I actually have experienced this with all 3 of my pregnancies. with my first one I was 4 months along before they stopped and the test was positive. the 2nd one was 2 months and the 3rd was 3 months . weird thing was all tests were negative til i was over 8 weeks even though i knew i was pregnant

Kantriakhor · 09-05-2009, 08:04 AM

I would get tested first...

anggrace · 09-05-2009, 08:07 AM

Why are you putting off getting tested? Do you want to be pregnant?

_Asti_ · 09-05-2009, 08:09 AM

My aunt did for 7 months of her pregnancy.

nace180 · 09-05-2009, 10:23 AM

As is stated here it is completely possible to have several periods while pregnant. One thing no one has mentioned is, do you know, or are you close to anyone who is pregnant, hormones during pregnancy are very strong and if you're with another woman regularly who is expecting it could be affecting you. It's still always best to err on the side of caution and take the test.

09-05-2009, 12:57 AM	#1
problematic1 Offline Bronze Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 231	Having regular periods while pregnant? Has anyone experienced this? or know of anyone who has experienced something like this? Its hard to explain but i have been feeling "pregnant" for the past few months... i have gained 15 pounds, have lower back pain, pee frequently, have some breast tenderness, i am always tired, i have moments of feeling nauseus, and i even threw up this morning. My fiance and I have not been using condoms for about a year now, but i am on the birth control pill, and have not missed a pill. My periods have been right on time, always on the same day i expect them to be, but i have noticed they only last 3-4 days rather than the usual 5-6. I have heard of spotting while pregnant, but is it possible to have 4-5 regular "periods" (at least what i perceive as periods) during pregnancy?

09-05-2009, 08:09 AM	#9
_Asti_ Offline Platinum Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Gender: Female Age: 24 Posts: 2,652	My aunt did for 7 months of her pregnancy. __________________ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ __________________ And we'll say A, B, C, D I've got a dream for you and me Sweet as honeycomb When I'm with you You take me home Yeah I know that we can make it To the starry skies They shimmer like the love light In your eyes ___________________

09-05-2009, 01:04 AM	#2
AnonymousJohn Offline Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tennessee Gender: Male Posts: 35	I am by no means an expert on the subject. So this is all hear-say. But, my ex was in the medical field. According to her, some woman do have a period every month the full term of the pregnancy.

09-05-2009, 01:05 AM	#3
waveseer Offline Platinum Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Gender: None Specified Posts: 11,087	Have you been tested for pregnancy? I would see my doctor if I were you.

09-05-2009, 02:06 AM	#4
problematic1 Offline Bronze Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 231	eek. I had a physical about a week ago, they didnt do any sort of testing for pregnancy though.. I was so dehydrated that they couldnt stick my veins! (they stuck me 3 times :/)

09-05-2009, 02:07 AM	#5
Jd1983 Offline Platinum Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Gender: Female Age: 26 Posts: 1,853	This actually happened with an old co-worker of mine. She was actually pregnant, but she never knew about it till she was about 4 months pregnant. She just assumed she was gaining weight because she continued having "periods" every month. She didn't find out that she was pregnant till she went to the doctor. Please check out this link for further info. [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

09-05-2009, 06:42 AM	#6
sugarpiehoney Offline Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 8	I actually have experienced this with all 3 of my pregnancies. with my first one I was 4 months along before they stopped and the test was positive. the 2nd one was 2 months and the 3rd was 3 months . weird thing was all tests were negative til i was over 8 weeks even though i knew i was pregnant

09-05-2009, 08:04 AM	#7
Kantriakhor Offline Gold Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 912	I would get tested first...

09-05-2009, 08:07 AM	#8
anggrace Online Platinum Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Gender: Female Age: 33 Posts: 2,041	Why are you putting off getting tested? Do you want to be pregnant?

09-05-2009, 10:23 AM	#10
nace180 Offline Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ohio Gender: Female Posts: 12	As is stated here it is completely possible to have several periods while pregnant. One thing no one has mentioned is, do you know, or are you close to anyone who is pregnant, hormones during pregnancy are very strong and if you're with another woman regularly who is expecting it could be affecting you. It's still always best to err on the side of caution and take the test.