How can I tell I’m pregnant?
Some women can tell almost right away, others have symptoms that are so subtle that it can be a while before they notice. Even the most obvious sign, the lack of a menstrual period, can be a bit deceiving if A) a woman’s period is very irregular or B) if she spots and this may be mistaken for a period.
So, other than having a pregnancy test tell you, here are the usual symptoms of pregnancy:
- Nausea or vomiting, morning sickness (may last all day)
- Sore breasts or nipples
- Fatigue
- Headaches
- Food cravings or aversions
- Mood swings
- Frequent urination
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3 opinions for How can I tell I’m pregnant?
Mary Jenkins
Jun 16, 2008 at 12:33 am
i found out i was pregnant before my first missed period. i was having what felt like menstrual cramps but without menstruation. that led me to internet research, which explained that to be a pregnancy symptom. i never got morning sickness or sore breasts!
amanda
Nov 19, 2008 at 8:46 pm
i might be pregnant i dont know..i just had sex for my first time and it was during my period but the same day i changed my FHP and i was still bleeding. whats up with that. i thought if you got pregnant on your period that it would stop. can please anyone help?
Marijke
Nov 19, 2008 at 9:11 pm
Hi Amanda,
I’m afraid I don’t know what an FHP is, but I can tell you’re quite worried.
Although it is possible to get pregnant when you are having your period, it doesn’t happen often. The most fertile time for most women is about two weeks before their period.
But, it is possible, so if you think you may be pregnant, you really should go to a clinic and be checked by a nurse or doctor to see if you are pregnant or not.
I know you’re not looking for a lecture - so I’ll just say something really quickly. Although a pregnancy may be scary, a sexually transmitted disease or infection can be much worse. HIV is the worst. Please use a barrier method if you plan on having sex again.
Good luck.
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