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Menstruation is a woman's normal monthly menstrual period. But what are the signs of abnormal periods? When is vaginal bleeding serious?...

Q: Menstruation and hormonal imbalances

asked by: DoctorQuestion on March 26th, 2009

my period started on march 5,09 and finished at march 13, 09. my boyfriend and i had intercourse on the 17th, 23th, and 24th of march. after that, march 25, i had again my period. today, the 26th, my period is really heavy...what does this mean?! am i pregnant? please..i need help...thank you so much! more power!

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Dr. Andrijana Shterjovska , MD

replied on March 26th, 2009

Menstruation Answer A6151

If you really have your menstrual bleeding then you are not pregnant. Menstrual bleeding occurs due to the expected decrease of a certain female hormone which results in detaching the inner lining of the uterus and vaginal bleeding. This decrease does not occur if the woman gets pregnant, because the hormone is needed in order to keep the uterus fit for the baby and the placenta.

You might want to visit your gynecologist to check for hormonal imbalances that affect your menstrual bleeding.

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