Why do pregnant women still have menstrual cycles?

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Hello doctor! My wife is 8 weeks and 2 days pregnant but still has a normal period. When my wife went to the hospital near my house, the sonographer said that my wife has a double uterus or a bicornuate uterus (each time the doctor said one type). Currently, the fetus is still developing normally, with a length of 17mm and a heart rate of 150.
So the doctor asked me: “Why is there a menstrual cycle while pregnant? or not and does it have any effect on the fetus? Thanks for the advice doctor!
Bui Anh Dung (1995)
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Hello! With the question: Why is there still a menstrual cycle when pregnant? Your doctor will answer as follows:
The phenomenon of being pregnant and still having a menstrual cycle is very rare. Therefore, it is necessary to distinguish bleeding threatening a miscarriage from a menstrual cycle phenomenon. You should go to the doctor with your wife when bleeding at medical facilities specializing in obstetrics and gynecology to receive specific advice.
You can go to a hospital of Vinmec Health System to get advice from experienced and qualified doctors to ensure the health of your wife's pregnancy
Thank you for your trust and sending questions to Vinmec . Wish your family a lot of health. Best regards!
Answered by Master, Doctor Nguyen Thi Hong On - Doctor of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Vinmec Phu Quoc International Hospital

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