Do you have baby fever? Are you trying to get pregnant? If you are, there’s a good chance you have Googled every possible sign and symptom for being pregnant. Although only a blood test from your doctor can confirm if you are pregnant, Dr. Narinder Brar, DO, a Banner Health OBGYN at Arizona Maternity and Women’s Clinic Inc, shares seven of the most common early signs of pregnancy. Show
1.Missed periodAccording to a survey conducted by the American Pregnancy Association, 29% of women surveyed reported a missed period as their first pregnancy symptom. You will likely miss your next period four weeks after conception. This may seem like a no-brainer, but you’d be surprised how many women don’t track their periods or have irregular periods. If either of these are the case, you’ll want to take a pregnancy test to confirm. “At-home pregnancy tests are easy to use and are generally highly accurate,” Dr. Brar says. “If your pregnancy test is negative but you have missed your period, see your doctor and have a serum pregnancy test run.” 2. NauseaThe second most common symptom (25%) women reported as an early sign of pregnancy is nausea. Nausea or morning sickness usually develops around four to six weeks after conception. It’s unclear what exactly causes it, but hormones may play a role. It may peak at the end of the first trimester and become less severe in the second trimester. 3. Breast changesIn the early stages of pregnancy, your breasts may feel more tingly, full and sore and your bra may not fit quite like it used to. Because this is linked to hormone changes in your body, it could also mean you are about to start your period. Look for other tell-tale signs, such as the darkening of your areolas. “The breasts increase in size during pregnancy, rapidly in the first 8 weeks of pregnancy,” Dr. Brar says. “The nipples become larger and more mobile. The areola also appears larger and more deeply pigmented. Nipple pain, tingling sensation may also be felt.” 4. Food cravings or aversionsDoes the sight of something you normally love to eat make you suddenly want to vomit? There is little scientific evidence between smell sensitivity and food aversions, but one study did find a correlation between pregnancy and a heightened sense of smell. So, those stories you hear about pickles and ice cream may not be so far-fetched as you may think. 5. FatigueDuring early pregnancy, your progesterone levels will soar, which can make you rather sleepy. Because of this, it’s a good idea to get plenty of sleep. “Women often feel fatigued in early pregnancy – fatigue that is not relieved by rest,” Dr. Brar says. “There is no specific treatment other than adjustment to the temporary lack of energy. These symptoms improve as the pregnancy progresses, especially after 12 weeks of pregnancy.” 6. More trips to the bathroomDuring pregnancy, blood flow to your kidneys will increase by 35-60%, producing 25% more urine. This will mean more trips to the bathroom. It can also be caused by other factors, such as a urinary tract infection or diabetes, so be sure to check with your doctor if you notice a sudden change. 7. Vaginal spottingSome women will experience a small amount of bleeding, known as implantation bleeding, very early in pregnancy. This can often be mistaken for a period, but it is usually lighter and usually is defined by blood present only when wiping. It likely lasts less than three days. If you are experiencing heavy vaginal bleeding or pelvic pain, you should immediately report it to your doctor. “Vaginal spotting is generally seen early in pregnancy and can be related to the implantation bleeding,” Dr. Brar says. “However, if bleeding changes from spotting to heavier bleeding, then the patient should seek immediate medical attention.” It can be challenging to determine if you are pregnant or not, especially because symptoms can vary from woman to woman. Additionally, most of the symptoms listed above can be confused with something else. If your symptoms persist and you think you might be pregnant, schedule an appointment with your doctor. Join the Conversation
False-Negative Pregnancy TestsAt Your Options Medical, we have found that when many of our patients have a negative pregnancy test result, they assume they are not pregnant. However, this is not always the case. False negative pregnancy tests do occur. Here is how it works: A urine pregnancy test detects the hormone called hCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin). This is the hormone your body produces during pregnancy. When urine is being tested for the presence of this hCG hormone and a woman is pregnant, the result of the pregnancy test should read positive. However, there are a few reasons a pregnancy test can give a false test result including the following:
If you think you might be pregnant because you have missed your period, know that there are other reasons besides pregnancy. To learn more, check out our blog. Contact Us If you think you might be pregnant, Your Options Medical can offer you pregnancy testing, ultrasound, and pregnancy options counseling at no cost to you and insurance is not required. Contact us today to learn more! Can you have a negative pregnancy test at 2 weeks and still be pregnant?It's possible to get a negative result from a home pregnancy test when you're actually pregnant. This is known as a false-negative.
Why do I keep having pregnancy symptoms but negative test?If you feel as though you're pregnant but got a negative home pregnancy test result, your symptoms could be down to premenstrual syndrome (PMS) or you may have taken the test too early.
What kind of breast pain indicates pregnancy?SORE, SWOLLEN AND TENDER BREASTS: If you experience that your breasts are becoming extra sensitive to any type of touch, it's a sign of pregnancy. This is due to the reason that during early stage of pregnancy, blood flow to your breasts increases, making the breast tissues more sensitive and swollen.
Why is my pregnancy test negative at 2weeks?An early pregnancy test might pick up very low amounts of hCG. However, it's possible that you don't have enough circulating hCG to get a positive result even on a sensitive test. Another common reason for getting a false negative is not having enough hCG in the urine you test.
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Sore breasts for 2 weeks but negative pregnancy test
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