Show Rachna Mitra and her husband Rajiv were one such couple. Over the past week, Rachna had been feeling nauseous and tired. She wondered if these were pregnancy symptoms. She could not tell for sure since the expected date of her period was still a week later. Overcautious by nature, she decided to get her doctor’s opinion on whether one can experience any pregnancy symptoms before missed period. Yes, you can feel pregnancy symptoms before missed period. A woman’s body prepares itself for a possible pregnancy every menstrual
cycle. Here are 7 early pregnancy symptoms which appear even before a missed period that you should watch out for:
“If you experience bloating, changes in your breasts, mood swings before your periods, these changes may be more obvious when you’re pregnant” highlights Dr Priti. “Most of these symptoms are nonspecific and therefore, you should only give them due importance and not more.” Rachna waited to see whether she got her period after her discussion. “It was so hard not to have high hopes for pregnancy during that phase” recalls Rachna in a follow-up consultation. Should you rely on pregnancy symptoms before missed period?Since most pregnancy symptoms before missed period could also be an indication of any health issues or the onset of your periods, it is advised not to rely on these signs alone. “Even a missed period, which is considered a fairly reliable sign of pregnancy, could occur due to increased stress or changes in your lifestyle” says Dr Priti. “So if you suspect symptoms of conception and have missed your period, you should confirm your suspicion with a pregnancy test.” How soon can you take a pregnancy test before your period?“I was so tempted to take the test when I noticed these signs but I remembered my doctor’s advice and resisted” says Rachna. “If you take the pregnancy test before your period, you may get ‘false’ negative result and be unnecessarily disappointed” says Dr Priti. “It is advised to take a pregnancy test after 2-3 days of your missed period to get reliable results.” Rachna’s excitement mounted when her expected date of period came and went. She took a test a few days after her missed period and was delighted to confirm pregnancy. This article has been written with inputs from Dr. Priti Arora Dhamija, who has over 16 years of experience as a fertility specialist and obstetrician-gynecologist. She has received training from the Indian Fertility Society in Assisted Reproductive Technologies and fertility enhancing laparoscopy. Dr. Priti Arora Dhamija, MBBS, Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi (1999); M.D, Lady Hardinge Medical College (2004); DNB Obstetrics & Gynecology (2004); Diploma in Pelvic Endoscopy, Kiel, Germany (2014) Seek expert advice from our expert gynaecologist.. Come in for a complimentary consultation. Please call on +91 9871001458 to schedule a free consultation. Can you have pregnancy symptoms before positive test?Some early symptoms of pregnancy before a missed period include nausea, breast tenderness, and fatigue. However, these are also common signs of other problems, such as hormonal changes. If women have pregnancy symptoms, they should take a pregnancy test.
How early can you feel pregnancy symptoms?Some women may notice symptoms as early as 5 DPO, although they won't know for certain that they are pregnant until much later. Early signs and symptoms include implantation bleeding or cramps, which can occur 5–6 days after the sperm fertilizes the egg. Other early symptoms include breast tenderness and mood changes.
Why do I feel pregnant just before my period?Feeling pregnant on your period could happen due to: Normal hormonal fluctuations during menstruation. The flu or another illness. Fatigue or queasiness for other non-pregnancy reasons.
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