Is it normal to have a menstrual cycle while pregnant?
On One Hand: No Menstrual CycleDuring a menstrual cycle, or ovulation, an egg is released from an ovary and travels into the uterus. The uterus prepares itself for the egg and possible fertilization by producing a thick tissue lining. If a sperm does not fertilize the egg, it will break up and be absorbed into the uterine lining. The lining sheds and passes through the vagina and is called menstruation or a period. According to the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, a woman does not ovulate during pregnancy, and therefore does not have a menstrual cycle.On the Other: Bleeding During PregnancyA woman may experience bleeding during her pregnancy, which may be a bit of spotting or heavy bleeding. Implantation bleeding, in which the embryo attaches to the uterine lining, may occur about 6 to 12 days after conception. Other reasons for bleeding during pregnancy include ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage or problems with the placenta.Bottom LineIt is not normal to have a menstrual
