Can you get your period on the pill if you're pregnant?

[Anonymous]

I think the question says it all. I've been having light cramps on and off all day and I shouldn't be starting my period for about 5 more days. I am on a birth control pill, called Ortho-cept. I don't use it perfectly, which means I've been known to forget to take it one day and had to double up the next day, or I won't take it at the same time every day. My boyfriend and I do not use condoms every time we have sex, we just use the pull out method in hopes that my birth control will be enough. But even I'm not that stupid that I don't know babies can be born on the pill, and babies can be born using the pull out method. I'm just worried that in 5 days I am going to start my period, because that's what the pill does. It regulates your period. And even though I'm on my period I'm worried that I may still be pregnant. Does anybody know if it's possible to have your period and still be pregnant because of the pill? I am under aged and only going to be a junior in high school when school starts in September. Me and my boyfriend haven't been together long enough to be even considering babies, and we aren't old enough to take care of any. Neither of us have jobs and we both have parents that might make us fear for our lives if they ever found out we were having a baby. A lot of people would be disappointed if we had a baby right now, and so this really worries me. I only want serious answers. I don't want any religious or moral bull crap about how 16 year olds shouldn't be having sex and shouldn't have been stupid enough to get themselves in this predicament. I want serious advice only, not any complaining or preaching, got it?

[AnonymousDude]

Can you get your period while you're pregnant?

No. You can't have your menstrual period while you're pregnant.

Some women do have vaginal bleeding during pregnancy. Some even report intermittent bleeding that seems like a regular period to them. But vaginal bleeding during pregnancy is not the same thing as menstruation.

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understand that a period is the shedding and release of the endometrium(the lining of the uterus), if you were pregnant this would NOT happen, if it did the baby would be released along with it and you wouldn't be pregnant anymore. Vaginal bleeding on the other hand is very different as mentioned on the provided link

"Some women have light bleeding or spotting very early in pregnancy – around the time their period is due – and they may mistake that for a period. This so-called "implantation bleeding" may be caused by the fertilized egg burrowing into the blood-rich lining of the uterus. It's generally a lot lighter than a typical period and lasts just a day or two."

since the pill regulates your period I assume it's normally the same amount each time, if you are not pregnant you should have a normal period. If you are, then nothing may happen during that time or you have a very very light bleeding. most pregnancy test can tell you if you are pregnant within 5 days of your missed period(as mention you don't have them when pregnant) so you can check.

(Side thought: it seems odd that I know all this as a 19yr old guy with no other females in my family than my mother and this subject never came up... I did pay attention in class though.

Oh and pardon any spelling/grammar errors, typing sucks lol))

[Asker]

Lol you're very helpful. I know all about periods and what they do and yadda yadda. It's not that I think I would get my period per se, because I know that would mean no baby, but I just didn't know what to call the bleeding. I just don't want my pills to let me bleed whatever I would be bleeding and then have me mistake that for a period. But you know, you are very helpful, thank you. :) At least now I know that if I'm having just a light period that I'm probably screwed. Thanks!

[cherrybonbon]

One really know your body their are signs that show when a woman is pregnant. Two the pill was actually designed to help women get pregnant I know that sounds strange but its true. As for not taking the pill regularly I have to ask are you subconciously trying to get pregnant? if not then why not just go on the depo shot .. so that way you won't have to worry about the pill.

Pregnant women in the first couple of weeks will experience cramping and a light period this is known as implantation ( when the fertilized egg is implanting itself). Your breast will become sore and tender and you will feel the difference it won't be in your mind, some women experience their nipples itching and weeks later they start to darken. You will experience dizzy spells and feeling light headed, tired, forgetfulnes, fatigue and last but not least feeling like you have to barf and the smells will irritate you.

[Asker]

I'm not trying to get pregnant, trust me that's the last thing on my mind. I'm just really forgetful. The only problem I have with the depo shot is that when the women in my family get it, they have their period like during the whole time their on it. So if I'm bleeding the whole time, I know I won't have sex. I'm not trying to be abstinent. Just careful.

[lelebear]

Yes and no, It can seem like a period but is not really. If you are on the pill you can have bleeding that can be confused with a period and can continue regularly like a period until you get off the pill. If you are really concerned then take a pregnancy test in about 6-7 days, the birth control pills will not effect the test results.

[2010atitagain]

It is possible to get your period even if you're pregnant, like spotting. However, the only way to know for sure is to get a pregnancy test.