It's fairly unusual to be pregnant and still have a normal period. This is because the very thing that causes women to menstruate is the drop in progesterone that occurs only if fertilization does not happen. If a woman were pregnant, her progesterone levels would remain high, thus preventing her from having a period.

Pregnancy can occur from intercourse that takes place during a period. This is because sperm can live in the body for up to five days, and if a woman ovulates soon after her period, then conception could take place from intercourse that occurred during her period.

The answer lies in the wording of the question. More precisely, it is essentially impossible for a woman to get pregnant during her period, but on rare occasions it is possible for a woman to get pregnant from intercourse during her period. Since sperm can live for five days, a couple could have sex near the end of the woman's period, and the sperm could then live long enough to fertilize an egg several days later, if the woman had a very early ovulation.

Pregnant women can have some light irregular bleeding during pregnancy, but it should not be like a “normal” period. Some women can confuse this for their period because often it can come right around the time she was expecting her normal period. The irregular bleeding or spotting that can occur during pregnancy is often a dark brown color or a light pinkish. It should not be enough bleeding to fill pads or tampons over a few days.

A woman can get pregnant any time of the month, even during her period. It’s not the most likely time, but it can happen.

Yes, there is a chance if a women has unprotected sex during her period that she might become pregnant. Women have been known to ovulate (release of an egg or ovum) at any time during their monthly cycle, including during their period, although this is unusual.

YES, Yes, Yes! A lot of people think that if a woman has sex during her period, she can't get pregnant. Even though this is a common belief, you CAN get pregnant while you are bleeding. Sometimes ovulation can occur before the bleeding from your period has stopped, or it may occur within a few days after your period is over. In both cases, having sex before your period is finished can result in pregnancy. Having unprotected sex at any time, including when you're menstruating, is very risky.

Generally, it's easier or harder for a girl/woman to get pregnant at different times of her menstrual month (cycle). At the start of her period pregnancy may be less likely, but it's still not guaranteed safe. It's not possible to know exactly where you are in a menstrual cycle. Also, sperm live for up to five days inside a female, so if you have sex during a period, pregnancy could still happen a few days later if an egg is released. For more detailed info, check the Contacts.

Yes, there is always a possibility of getting pregnant, no matter where you are in your menstrual cycle, if you have unprotected sex. Chances could be less likely, however, when you are on your period. Most women, if they have a normal 28 day cycle, usually ovulate, or release an egg, 10-14 days from the first day of her period. This would be the time when a woman is most likely to get pregnant. This is not applicable if she does not have a regular cycle.

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The short answer is no. Your period is the (usually) monthly sloughing of the lining of the uterus. During the early part of your cycle, the lining grows in response to increasing hormones. After ovulation, the lining matures and prepares itself for implantation of the fertilized egg (blastocyst). When conception does not occur, the drop in hormones causes the shedding of the uterine lining (your menses).