How do I have a full period but pregnant?

Doctors call this implantation bleeding. It usually happens around the same time a girl would normally get her period. Other things can also cause bleeding, like a miscarriage or an ectopic pregnancy (when the fertilized egg implants someplace other than in the uterus). An ectopic pregnancy is a medical emergency.

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What are the signs of hidden pregnancy?

Symptoms: What Are “Hidden” Pregnancy Signs?
  • Slight weight gain.
  • Experiencing fatigue.
  • Constipation.
  • Spotting or light bleeding, but no periods.
  • Swollen, tender breasts.
  • Bloating.
  • Frequent urination.
  • Cramping.

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Can you have a heavy period and still be pregnant forum?

For one thing, women can continue to have monthly bleeding throughout their pregnancies. Yes! It's rare, but it happens.

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Can I'm pregnant and didn't even know it?

Cryptic pregnancy is when a pregnant person doesn't know they're pregnant. It's also known as stealth pregnancy or denied pregnancy. If you have this, you may not realize you're pregnant until very late into your pregnancy or until you go into labor. Cryptic pregnancy is rare.

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Why is my pregnancy test positive but I got my period?

Getting your period a week after a positive pregnancy test can be confusing and frightening, but it's actually much more common than you might realize. You may have experienced what's often referred to as a chemical pregnancy. Many women who have a chemical pregnancy actually don't even realize they've conceived.

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Can a woman still have a period while she's pregnant?

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Can you bleed like a period in early pregnancy?

Spotting or bleeding may occur shortly after conception, this is known as an implantation bleed. It is caused by the fertilised egg embedding itself in the lining of the womb. This bleeding is often mistaken for a period, and it may occur around the time your period is due.

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Can implantation bleeding look like a period?

Implantation bleeding is never enough to fill a pad or tampon like a menstrual period. Color: Menstrual bleeding is typically a bright to dark red, and will look like what you typically experience during your monthly period. Implantation bleeding is a much lighter hue, typically a very light pink or light rust color.

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Has anyone ever had heavy implantation bleeding?

Heavier bleeding is not typical with implantation and may indicate a problem. Anyone who experiences heavy bleeding in the first 12 weeks, or first trimester, of pregnancy should speak with their midwife, a doctor, or another healthcare provider as soon as possible.

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Can implantation bleeding bright red?

Blood loss during an implantation bleed tends to be light or described as “spotting”. It is mostly pinkish and watery in appearance, though it may also be a brighter red colour or even brown.

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What does miscarriage blood look like?

The most common sign of miscarriage is vaginal bleeding.

This can vary from light spotting or brownish discharge to heavy bleeding and bright-red blood or clots. The bleeding may come and go over several days.

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Can you get a false positive and get your period?

You might get your period a few days after a positive pregnancy test and assume you had a false positive result. However, it could be that you were pregnant but miscarried very early on.

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What does chemical pregnancy bleeding look like?

The bleeding from a chemical pregnancy may look and feel differently for different people. Your period may feel normal, or you may notice that it's heavier than usual and causing you to cramp more. Sometimes, the bleeding begins as spotting and then gets really heavy, with blood clots.

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Can I still be pregnant after bleeding with clots?

Often, a cause will not be found and the pregnancy will continue normally. Sometimes a blood clot seen on ultrasound will suggest that there has been some bleeding around the pregnancy sac, this is sometimes referred to as implantation bleeding.

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How long can a pregnancy go undetected?

How long does a cryptic pregnancy last? Most people realize they're pregnant about 20 weeks into the pregnancy. However, a person can be unaware they're pregnant during the entire 40 weeks of pregnancy. There have been cases where a person goes to the emergency room with pelvic pain only to discover they're in labor.

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Can failed implantation cause heavy period?

It's important to watch out for signs that implantation has failed such as heavy bleeding, stomach pain, and a failure to locate a heartbeat during an ultrasound. There are many reasons why a fertilized egg may fail to implant, most of which are beyond your control.

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How heavy is too heavy for implantation bleeding?

Implantation bleeding is brown, dark brown or slightly pink. It's considered spotting or light bleeding. It shouldn't be heavy enough to soak through a pad. Implantation bleeding resembles the flow of vaginal discharge more than it resembles the flow of your period.

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Can I get my period for 2 days and be pregnant?

While it's not possible to get a period if you're pregnant, some light bleeding/spotting can happen. So if you're worried about pregnancy, the only way to know for sure is to take a pregnancy test.

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How long can implantation bleeding last and how heavy can it be?

Implantation bleeding should last only between a couple of hours to three full days. If the bleeding you are experiencing is bright or dark red blood, lasts more than three days, and is a full flow in that you are filling up pads/tampons, it it very unlikely you are experiencing implantation bleeding.

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Has anyone had heavy bleeding and still was pregnant?

Bleeding from the vagina in early pregnancy is very common. In fact, it is thought to happen in almost one in four pregnancies – many of which will result in a healthy baby. About a third to half of all women who have bleeding will go on to miscarry.

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