Period & Pregnancy

 


Did you know that your period and pregnancy go hand in hand? A period is the result of a female’s body not becoming pregnant during ovulation but when she does become during ovulation a female’s body will no longer menstruate as her body is already prepared for menstruation.

Let’s define two words: menstruation and ovulation. Menstruation is the natural process that occurs to a female’s body roughly every 28 days and can last anywhere between 3 and 8 days. Menstruation is the process in which a female’s body sheds the unfertilized egg that was released during ovulation along with the lining of the uterus and blood. Ovulation on the other hand is the process in which a female’s body releases an egg from her ovaries into the fallopian tubes in order to be fertilized. Ovulation can take place 12 to 14 days before a female’s next period.

Now that we have defined what menstruation and ovulation you now have a better idea as to why pregnancy and your period go hand in hand.

When a female ovulates, her body is preparing her for pregnancy by releasing an egg from the ovary so that it can fertilized by sperm. During this time is when a female is most fertile and has the greatest chance of getting pregnant. Once pregnant the female body will no longer ovulate, and no egg will be released each month.

When no ovulation takes that means no menstruation can take place due to no egg being released and needing to be shed for the month. It is normal for women to experience some vaginal bleeding while they are pregnant, but this does not mean that she is experiencing a period.

Vaginal bleeding during pregnancy can mean that a female is having a miscarriage or an ectopic pregnant, but it also could be for reasons such as:

· Placenta previa

· Preterm labor

· Sensitive cervix

If you are pregnant and have unexpected bleeding contact your doctor for a checkup to make sure that there is nothing wrong with you or your baby.

In-Conclusion:

Young girls that menstruate or undereducated females may not know that menstruation and pregnancy go hand in hand. At Stetho Health Systems we want to be able to educate women on proper menstrual health and hygiene knowledge. When a female becomes pregnant, she no longer will ovulate resulting in no longer getting a period each month. Some females may experience vaginal bleeding in their early trimesters of pregnancy but if you are pregnant and experience vaginal bleeding it is best to seek medical attention to make sure there is nothing wrong with you or your baby.

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