The absence of the expected menstruation, which was supposed to come on a certain day of the month, makes a woman think about the possibility of pregnancy. But very often a representative of the fair sex begins to be tormented by doubts even before the expected period. This is due to signs of pregnancy. For many women, the first signs of pregnancy before a missed period are a special signal that makes them think about their lifestyle, change their diet, and make vital decisions.
For other women, early diagnosis is a chance to quickly and painlessly interrupt unwanted pregnancy at an early stage. I would like to hope that the first group constitutes the absolute majority, and women carefully look for these very “signs” so that after a couple of days they can delightfully observe the two beautiful stripes that the future baby “draws” on the test to determine pregnancy.
All signs can be divided into probable and reliable.
Reliable signs include: the presence of hCG in the woman’s blood and urine, the presence of a fertilized egg in the uterus and its enlargement. Let us immediately make a reservation that we will not be able to determine reliable signs before pregnancy. Only after a delay in the menstrual cycle will an obstetrician-gynecologist be able to diagnose the onset and development of pregnancy.
Every woman is individual. This is why every pregnancy is different. Some women feel great and lead an active lifestyle throughout the entire period, others suffer from early and late toxicosis, various complications, dreaming of a speedy happy end to 9 months.
Pregnancy requires a restructuring of all body systems: digestive, endocrine, nervous, immune, cardiovascular. With the onset of pregnancy, the female body begins, first of all, to “work” for the needs of the baby, and, secondly, for its own needs. From the very first days, the body begins to give signals, by listening to which you can clearly understand whether pregnancy has occurred or not.
The main symptoms of pregnancy before a missed period
- Dizziness, fainting. Did you feel sick in a stuffy room? After taking a bath, did your husband barely have time to catch you? Feeling dizzy when climbing stairs? Think about it. Low blood pressure, as well as causeless fatigue and weakness, dizziness, and loss of consciousness are common in pregnant women. Most often this is due to increased blood supply to the uterus. However, the cause of poor health may be a banal emergency at work or stress after family troubles. Analyze last weeks your life - if there is no reason to worry, it is quite possible that your family will soon be replenished.
- Change in basal temperature. Many women have been using the basal temperature chart for a long time as one of the main tools for successfully planning a pregnancy. Maintaining a rectal temperature at 37.2-37.3 degrees indicates hormonal changes in the body and the possible occurrence of a happy event. However, you cannot rely entirely on basal temperature. The result may be erroneous due to the possibility of inaccurate measurements, as well as the presence of errors in the thermometer.
- Frequent urination. Have you noticed that you are going to the toilet more often and that your daily urine volume has increased? This could be a sure sign of pregnancy! Indeed, thanks to increased blood circulation in the pelvic area and kidneys, the bladder begins to work in an enhanced mode, not giving its owner a moment of rest. However, frequent urination can also be a sign of infections in the urinary system. Therefore, this sign can only be considered in conjunction with other symptoms.
- Sensitivity of the mammary glands. Increased sensitivity of the mammary glands is observed 1-2 weeks after fertilization of the egg. The breasts swell, the halos around the nipples darken. However, such sensations may also be a consequence of approaching menstruation and possible diseases of the mammary glands. Very often, girls who suffered from bloating and chest pain before menstruation, as a rule, feel much better during pregnancy.
- Increased body temperature. The reaction of the autonomic system to changes in hormonal levels may be a slight increase in body temperature to 37.0-37.2 degrees. This condition may be accompanied by headache, weakness, and chills. Such symptoms are very similar to the manifestation of a cold or viral disease.
It is important! If your body temperature rises, you should make sure that it is not related to pregnancy, and only then start taking antiviral drugs. Any medicines can cause serious harm to the fetus, especially at the stage of formation of all vital organs.
- Vaginal discharge. In the first days of possible pregnancy, a woman needs to pay special attention to vaginal discharge. They may be yellowish or creamy in color.
- Emotional instability. Apathy, sudden mood swings, neurosis, etc. - emotional instability is often faithful companion pregnant women. Changes in the body contribute to the fact that a woman often feels abandoned and confused. The slightest trouble can cause hysteria and depression. However, emotional instability can cause trouble at work and troubles at home. Therefore, it is impossible to clearly judge the presence of pregnancy based on this symptom.
- Positive pregnancy test. The shelves of supermarkets and pharmacies are full of a variety of pregnancy tests. Some of these products offer to determine if you are pregnant before your cycle is missed. In fact, the test may show a positive result about a week before the expected delay, due to the presence of hCG in the woman’s urine. It is worth noting that in this case the second stripe will be slightly paler than the first. The test will need to be done regularly and the line should become brighter day by day. The presence of clear two stripes is great news for the expectant mother and a signal from your body that the pregnancy is progressing.
- Changes taste preferences, nausea, vomiting. Morning sickness and vomiting are constant companions for many pregnant women. Very often, women suffer from toxicosis, starting from the first weeks of pregnancy until the end of the first trimester. This is due to hormonal changes in the body. But it is worth remembering that banal poisoning very often has similar symptoms. If nausea and vomiting continue for a long time, dehydration occurs - call a doctor immediately!
Pregnancy is a welcome event in every family, so couples strive to find out about the joyful event as soon as possible. Everyone knows how to understand that a girl is pregnant - over time, this becomes obvious based on certain signs.
But there are other less noticeable factors that help determine pregnancy much earlier. In addition, there are subtleties in the use of tests, which sometimes suffer from inaccuracy. Timely detection of pregnancy allows you not only to please loved ones, but also to adjust your lifestyle and habits for the harmonious development of the unborn baby.
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The first suspicions arise when menstruation is delayed, so sometimes a girl has suspicions about pregnancy after a couple of days, and sometimes even after a week such a question may not arise. But when it does get up, the purchase of a test immediately follows, establishing an almost final verdict. The exception is the test done in the first days - its result can be inaccurate.
To understand that a girl is pregnant at an early stage, it is recommended to opt for a more expensive test. It is more sensitive to hCG, the pregnancy hormone present in the urine of a girl who is about to give birth. Therefore, before a delay occurs, it is better not to skimp, and after it has happened, absolutely any test will be suitable for the procedure.
Two stripes indicate a positive result. Sometimes the second stripe is faint. The reason for this may be an ectopic or frozen pregnancy, which is extremely unsafe for health. First, you need to do a few more tests in order to confirm or refute the results. It often turns out that the first test was of poor quality and faulty. Otherwise, you must immediately contact a specialist.
How can a guy tell if his woman is pregnant?
It is difficult to determine exactly how long it takes for a girl to realize that she is pregnant, but it is unlikely to take more than a couple of weeks. And if she has wanted a child for a long time, then probably after a week she knows for sure.
At 1 week
Girls in this position are characterized by excessive irritability, but it is also observed in other people for completely different reasons.
The bottom line is that it is possible to establish an unambiguous verdict only through examinations; everything else is speculation.
However, men often wonder how to understand that a girl is pregnant at 1 week, immediately after suspicion arises. In the first days, brown droplets can be found on the underwear of the second rug, signaling implantation bleeding. There is nothing wrong with this - the embryo simply moves along the genital ducts in search of a place where it will settle.
However, there are other versions of the origin of brown spots. They also appear when using hormonal contraceptives or after too passionate sexual intercourse - damage to the walls of the vagina.
Early
Sometimes information is hidden from other halves for some time. How to find out if a girl is pregnant early stages, the following list will tell:
- She experiences increased fatigue, she gets tired noticeably faster and does not get enough sleep even when she goes to bed on time. A bad night's sleep serves a common occurrence for a woman in interesting position, and if she complains that she sleeps at work, then this only confirms the correctness of the assumptions. To understand whether a girl is pregnant or not, a friend among her colleagues who will watch her at your request will be a good help.
- A couple of weeks after conception, the breasts become hypersensitive, and gentle touches will help to quickly detect this. Small convex pimples appear on the nipples, which do not pose a health hazard, but signal that the girl will soon become a mother.
- A few weeks after conception, there is an increase in trips to the toilet, which is caused by the increase in the size of the fetus, which puts pressure on the walls of the bladder.
- At the end of the first month, sensitivity and susceptibility to odors increases. Moreover, the aromas that the girl previously liked now provoke an attack of nausea or vomiting. Even the smells of food, most often of animal origin, can cause disgust. A particularly negative reaction can come from tobacco smoke or harsh perfumes. This sign is quite significant and reliable.
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Young women are often concerned about the state of their pregnancy, but how can you understand that you are pregnant at an early stage, because its main signs will manifest themselves a little later. Experts say that already in the first week after fertilization, changes begin in the body that any woman can notice in herself if she knows about them:
Conclusion
- How to understand that your girlfriend is pregnant? If for some reason you don't want to ask her about it directly, watch for changes in her behavior.
- If a man suspects, the girl is most likely also asking this question, and, therefore, may be in the know. Then her attitude towards the man and those around her changes: after all, an upcoming change in life always affects psychology and worldview.
- The appearance of excessive nervousness, a change in food preferences and an aversion to your perfume, which she liked just yesterday, will become significant signs of pregnancy.
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The first symptoms of pregnancy usually appear a short time after it has happened. They are not exclusively defining for all women. The presence of these symptoms does not indicate that the woman is necessarily pregnant. It is necessary to take a home pregnancy test to determine with certainty whether you are pregnant or not. Then you need to go to the doctor to confirm the test result. If it is positive, you can begin to prepare yourself for subsequent actions.
First symptoms of pregnancy
Think about the last time you had sexual intercourse
The only type of sex that can lead to pregnancy is vaginal sex, without which it is impossible to get pregnant. Remember if you used contraception during sexual intercourse. The likelihood of you getting pregnant increases exponentially if you have had sex without a condom, diaphragm, or have not taken birth control pills.
The process of embryo formation will begin 6-10 days after sexual intercourse. This is the official start of pregnancy. Because at this moment the woman’s body begins to produce hormones characteristic of this stage. It is better to wait at least one more day after your pregnancy period should have started and then take the test to get an accurate result.
Notice the cycles that don't occur
Lack of menstrual cycle in a woman it is usually the first sign of pregnancy. Make sure a week or more has passed since the date your menstrual cycle was supposed to start.
You can easily find out the start date of your previous cycle if you follow them regularly. Otherwise, you need to remember the approximate start date of your last cycle. If a new cycle has not started after a month, this may indicate that you are pregnant.
Keep in mind that this method of determining pregnancy is not one hundred percent correct. In addition, menstrual cycles may be irregular.
Pay attention to changes in your breasts
This part of a woman's body experiencing changes already from the early stages of pregnancy. In addition to changes in breast size, which increase throughout pregnancy, breasts may become more sensitive, as if inflamed, due to hormonal fluctuations. The intensity of these ailments should decrease as you become accustomed to the hormonal changes.
Notice that you feel overly tired
Fatigue is usually a secondary effect of pregnancy, as the woman's body becomes more exhausted due to the additional costs of developing another life within itself. During the early stages of pregnancy, this symptom is more severe due to high levels of progesterone, which can lead to insomnia.
Pay attention to stomach ailments
Another common problem during pregnancy is morning sickness, so named because it occurs with greater frequency in the mornings for many women (although, in reality, it can appear at any time of the day). Nausea usually appears two weeks after conception and decreases in intensity after the first trimester.
- you may have a craving for some foods and an aversion to others, or smell strong odors;
- You may suffer from constipation, among other digestive system problems.
In some cases, pregnant women's sense of smell can become so intense that they become more sensitive to harmful odors: waste, smoke or body odor. However, these odors can become aggravated without causing a feeling of nausea.
It is necessary to be aware of the fact that no matter how often it is shown in TV series and films, not all women feel nausea in the morning or an aversion to food or smells when they become pregnant.
Pay attention to urination frequency
It is also one of the first symptoms of pregnancy and occurs due to hormonal changes, like many other symptoms.
Later, when the child grows inside the woman’s body, it will provide additional pressure on the bladder, thus increasing the frequency with which the expectant mother will urinate. In the first stages of pregnancy, the frequency of urination is determined by the influence of hormonal levels.
Pay attention to vaginal discharge
Some women experience bloody discharge early in their pregnancy. They can be seen on underwear or as brown discharge from the vagina, which may last for several weeks. Be that as it may, keep in mind that the fluid released will be less viscous than at the beginning of a normal menstrual cycle.
Pay attention to mood changes
Mood changes are again caused by changes in the hormonal background of a pregnant woman and manifest themselves in a transition from euphoria to crying in a matter of seconds (it must be remembered that not all pregnant women exhibit such mood changes). So pay attention do you cry more often, or your loved ones begin to irritate you more often.
Pay attention to the occurrence of dizziness
Dizziness usually accompanies a woman throughout the entire period of pregnancy. The appearance of these dizzinesses in the early stages of pregnancy is associated with the following reasons:
- the body begins to create additional blood vessels, which leads to a change in blood pressure;
- Blood sugar levels decrease.
All this leads to more frequent occurrence of dizziness in pregnant women.
Take a home pregnancy test. Without taking this test, it is impossible to know for sure whether you are pregnant or not. Keep in mind that the test will be more accurate if taken after the first stage of pregnancy, that is, 6-10 days after sexual intercourse. This test can be purchased at any pharmacy, supermarket family planning section or feminine hygiene section. To take the test follow these steps:
Decide whether you need to take the test again if you get a negative result.
Usually negative results they say that you are not pregnant. There is a possibility that you performed the test prematurely (for example, not enough time has passed since you had sexual relations) and received a negative result, although you may be pregnant. Therefore, it is necessary to determine whether you need to take the test again in order to know the exact result.
Visit your doctor to confirm positive result. Nowadays, home pregnancy tests are quite accurate. It is important to be 100% sure of the outcome in order to determine your next steps, such as whether you want this baby, and if so, then you need to start preparing for the birth. Because of this, you should have your urine tested at your local Planned Parenthood office, your doctor's office, or your gynecologist.
Your doctor may want to test your blood further after testing your urine positive. After these tests, you can discuss your next steps with your doctor.
Actions after receiving a positive result
Think are you ready to have a baby. In the case of an unplanned pregnancy, the first thing you need to determine is whether you want this child or not. To make such an important decision, you need to consider both your financial position as well as physical health. Don't forget that having a child comes with a huge amount of emotional, physical and financial responsibility, so at a minimum you must be aware of and want this responsibility.
Discuss the situation with your partner. In order for you and your couple to raise a future child together, you must have a fairly mature relationship. Responsibility for the child falls equally on both parents. If your relationship with your partner is mature enough and you are confident in him, then you both should discuss the current situation and make a joint decision.
If you do not have any serious relationship with the father of your unborn child, try to discuss this topic with your loved ones, such as your parents or brothers.
Start preparing for birth child. Preparing for the birth of your baby will be your next step if you decide that you want this child. You must take care of the health of your unborn child by regularly visiting the doctor and undergoing the necessary examination. The doctor will monitor your health and the health of your baby.
Consider terminating the pregnancy. In this case, the main remedy at your disposal will be abortion or a pill. next day if less than 5 days have passed since the sexual intercourse.
Check with your local health center for abortion services. Keep in mind that doctors will be forced to give you certain information in order for you to refuse to have an abortion. However, if you are confident in your decision, don't let this information sway you. Use it only to understand the risks of having an abortion. Depending on the medical center, you may also have an ultrasound. You will need to provide doctors with your parents' consent to perform an abortion if you are a minor. An abortion is only performed if you are in the first trimester of pregnancy. There are two types of abortions:
- surgical abortion - when performed, despite its name, no incisions are made, but only obstetric forceps are used to open the cervix, and then the embryo is sucked in;
- medical abortion - carried out using the appropriate pill.
Consider adoption. Adoption is another option if you do not want to terminate your pregnancy but feel unable to raise a child yourself. You need to understand that this is a very difficult decision, and as soon as you sign the appropriate papers, you will have to fulfill all the clauses of the agreement. If you decide that adoption is the best solution for you, then start researching this issue: read books on the topic, search for information on the Internet, talk to adoption lawyers.
Consult your father your child. Depending on where you live, your consent may be required to adopt the child. Also check with your parents if you are a minor.
Determine how you want to place your child for adoption: through an appropriate agency or independently through an attorney.
Be careful when choosing parents for your child. You can choose a family for your child of the same religious faith as yours, so that the child is raised in the same traditions. You should also discuss who will pay for medical expenses before the birth.
A pregnancy test that reacts to an increase in the concentration of hCG in the body is one of the most accurate and available ways self-diagnosis. But due to various circumstances, a woman may be interested in how to find out whether she is pregnant or not without a test. This need is associated with various factors- the inability to check hCG in the coming days or simply the desire to verify the test results. We will talk about how to find out about pregnancy and on what principles popular “folk” methods are based.
Am I pregnant or not: what happens in the early stages?
Preparation for conception begins from the first days of the cycle. While menstruation occurs and the uterus “sheds” the old endometrium, a dominant follicle matures in the ovaries. On the days of ovulation, which normally occurs in the middle of the cycle, an egg is released - mature, healthy and ready for fertilization within 12-36 hours. If at this time she meets a sperm, an embryo is formed when the male and female reproductive cells merge. A day after the union of the oocyte and sperm, it will begin to divide and at the same time move into the uterine cavity. After 3-5 days, implantation begins when the chorionic villi slowly grow into the endometrium. This process gives rise to many biochemical and physiological changes in a woman’s body. They are regulated by different hormones - estrogen, estradiol, progesterone, androgens. Each of them has its own function, and their action affects the well-being of the expectant mother. This is precisely what methods are associated with that tell you how to understand whether you are pregnant without a test.
What happens in the body at the beginning of pregnancy?
Main symptom
The main and most obvious sign of pregnancy is a delay in menstruation. If there was sexual intercourse 2 weeks before, then even in the absence of any indirect symptoms, we can say that there is a possibility of conception. The delay is also caused by many other factors - stress, increased physical activity, sudden loss or, conversely, increase in body weight, illness, anemia. Deviations within 7 days from the usual cycle length are considered normal. If after 7 days from the expected date of the onset of menstruation, menstruation does not begin and it is not possible to conduct a test, you should consult a gynecologist to check your pregnancy and rule out diseases of the reproductive system.
How to find out if I'm pregnant by basal temperature
For those who want to know how to determine that a girl is pregnant without a test, a simple and scientific method- measurement of basal temperature (BT). It is measured rectally, using a thermometer with a flexible rubber tip, always in the morning - immediately after waking up, at the same time. The principle of this method is associated with proven patterns of changes in BT in different phases of the menstrual cycle. So, from the beginning of menstruation, the temperature slowly decreases, reaching a minimum on the eve of ovulation, when the dominant follicle matures in the ovary. In the luteal phase, during which a mature and ready-for-fertilization egg is released, BT rises sharply to 37-37.2 degrees Celsius. If the oocyte and sperm do not unite, then 36-48 hours after ovulation, BT will begin to gradually return to normal levels. If conception has taken place, the basal temperature will remain above 37.1-37.2 degrees - this is how the body creates optimal conditions for preserving the embryo, its advancement into the uterine cavity and implantation. 
High basal temperature in the second half of the cycle is one of the symptoms of pregnancy
This method will give the most accurate results if the woman has kept a basal temperature chart for at least 2-3 months, knows approximate days ovulation and indications for each phase of the menstrual cycle. But even if such studies have not been carried out, high BT in the second half of the cycle, and even more so on the days of a missed period, should be a reason to conduct a test, donate blood for hCG and visit a gynecologist.
Pregnant or not: subjective feelings
How can you find out if you are pregnant or not? First of all, you need to pay attention to changes in your well-being. They are associated with strong changes in hormonal levels and the body’s adaptation to new operating conditions. Simply put, part of the body's protective functions perceives the embryo implanting in the uterus as a foreign body, a kind of threat that needs to be gotten rid of as quickly as possible. In the same time reproductive system works in the diametrically opposite direction - tries to stop protective reactions so that the embryo becomes established in the endometrium and begins to receive nutrients for normal development. Such a “conflict of interest” one way or another affects the condition of the expectant mother, and some of its changes may make a woman ask the question: “Am I pregnant or not?” 
Morning sickness is a typical early sign of pregnancy.
The most obvious early and common symptoms are:
- nausea - toxicosis can manifest itself in the form of vomiting already in the first days of the delay, and in some women - even before it, in the absence of direct reasons such as food poisoning nausea may be a sign of conception;
- morning sickness - this symptom usually accompanies nausea and manifests itself in weakness, the inability to quickly get up and get ready, unusual slowness; it can also be caused by chronic fatigue or a lack of iron in the body;
- drowsiness - due to restructuring, the body begins to intensively save resources and energy, which is why a pregnant woman in the early stages may face an irresistible desire to sleep and rest in a lying position, even if her daily routine and lifestyle did not change;
- spontaneous dizziness is another companion to early toxicosis; it can be caused by the formation of a new uteroplacental circulation and the associated increase in fluid volume in the body;
- decreased performance - this symptom manifests itself in absent-mindedness, difficulty concentrating during mental work, forgetfulness, which have not been encountered before;
- feeling of chills - due to the body’s adaptation to pregnancy, a woman may notice that she begins to feel cold all the time, regardless of the season, room temperature and clothing;
- breast enlargement and tenderness - even on the eve of menstruation, the breasts become engorged, but after fertilization, their sensitivity and volume change faster and over a wider range.
An “interesting situation” is often indicated by subjective sensations. Many of them are associated with the appearance of the so-called pregnancy dominant - a special focus of excitation in the cerebral cortex, which regulates various physiological and psychosomatic changes. How can you find out if you are pregnant without a test? The sense of smell changes most often and most quickly - familiar smells become unpleasant, and some aromas can cause nausea and loss of appetite for a long time. Sources of odors that cause negative reactions include meat and dishes made from it, household chemicals, hygiene products, men's clothing, fats, some legumes and spices. 
After conception, the perception of familiar odors may change
At the same time or following the sense of smell, food preferences may also change - a woman begins to want to eat specific foods, even those that were rarely found in her diet. Thus, the body tries to find a source of the nutrients it needs. It is worth listening to such unusual “requests” both during pregnancy and in everyday life. For example, a desire to eat sweets indicates a lack of magnesium and chromium, and a craving for inedible things (ice, chalk, etc.) signals an iron deficiency.
The third sign by which you can tell whether you are pregnant or not is sudden changes in appetite. Thus, some women, due to early toxicosis, literally stop eating and lose up to 5-6 kg in the first trimester, while others, on the contrary, feel the need to eat for two.
How can you tell if you're pregnant or not by looking at your belly?
Those who have ever registered at a antenatal clinic know that during examinations from the first days, the doctor, using careful palpation, determines the enlargement of the uterus, assesses the location and height of its fundus. How can you tell by your belly that you are pregnant? It is unlikely that you will be able to do this on your own - a specialist has a special skill and experience that allows you to notice changes in the pelvic organs upon the onset of conception from the first weeks. Another thing is unusual sensations in the lower abdomen - distension, pressure, some heaviness appear, radiating to the sacrum and lower back, but there is no pain. Such symptoms are associated with the action of progesterone, which softens the ligaments and relaxes the muscle muscles, so that as the uterus grows, the organs can gradually shift. 
Can you tell if you're pregnant by looking at your belly?
Another way to find out whether a girl is pregnant or not is to feel the pulse on her stomach - about 8 cm above the navel. If the pulse is felt, pregnancy has most likely occurred. The results of this “research” are explained by the fact that with the beginning of implantation, blood flow to the pelvis increases and a “beat” appears above the navel. In any case, none of folk ways cannot replace an hCG test and an examination by a gynecologist.
How to determine that a girl is pregnant using folk methods?
Is it possible to use traditional methods to check whether you are pregnant or not? Such “tests” can be an auxiliary, but not the main way to diagnose conception. However, they are safe, do not require expensive materials, and therefore can be performed at home without any restrictions.
Drop of iodine
Urine should be collected in a small transparent container. Next, you need to drop iodine into it - just one drop. If it blurs immediately, gradually dissolving and losing intensity, it means that conception has not taken place. In a pregnant woman, already in the early stages, according to this method, the urine is denser and has a special composition, so a drop of iodine will remain on the surface for some time.
Home test strip
This method is in many ways identical to the previous one. To perform it, you need to take a strip of clean white paper, moisten it in urine and apply 1-2 drops of iodine. The strip will become colored upon contact with it; if it changes color to purple-pink, the test result is positive, pregnancy has occurred. A blue tint indicates a lack of conception.
Soda
The folk method, with which you can find out whether you are pregnant or not, is based on the fact that the urine of a woman in an interesting position changes its composition. To carry out the analysis, you need to collect the biomaterial in a clean transparent container and put 1 spoon in it baking soda- just put it in, carefully, without stirring. If the soda just sinks to the bottom of the container, there is no pregnancy; if it gives any reaction, we can say that conception has occurred. 
Am I pregnant or not?
Finally
Subjective sensations and changes in well-being can be caused not only by pregnancy, but also by many other factors - fatigue and stress, results strict diet or, conversely, excess body weight, diseases and hidden pathologies. That is why it is impossible to take only them into account when trying to find out whether a girl is pregnant or not. Only checking the hCG level using a pharmacy test or a blood test, supplemented by a visit to a gynecologist, will give an accurate and unambiguous answer about whether conception has occurred, whether the embryo has implanted in the uterus and not in the fallopian tube, and whether it is developing normally.
The same applies to traditional methods - in some cases, their result may coincide with the real one, but, again, the composition and density of urine may change due to problems with kidney metabolism, hormonal levels and other prerequisites. Therefore, it is important to seek professional medical help as soon as possible at the slightest suspicion of pregnancy.
Approximately one in three women experience implantation bleeding. This phenomenon occurs when a fertilized egg implants into the uterine wall. During implantation, small uterine vessels can be damaged, which is why bleeding of varying intensity appears. For some women it may be just a couple of drops of blood, for others there may be heavy bleeding. Implantation bleeding lasts for a couple of days. Sometimes women mistakenly perceive such bleeding as menstruation.
Change in general well-being
In the early stages of pregnancy, the level increases significantly. This hormone has a significant effect on nervous system. A woman may feel weak and want to lie down. During the day, she may feel that it will manifest itself as a feeling of weakness. There may even be .
Another early symptom of pregnancy can be considered mood swings. And hormones are to blame for this. The woman herself may notice unusual irritability, that people, smells, sounds make her angry. There may be excessive sentimentality and tearfulness.
Changes in the digestive tract
Already in the first weeks of pregnancy, a woman may be disturbed and even. Such troubles usually happen in the morning. Taste preferences change, and a woman may want something salty or sour. At the same time, familiar food and its smell can cause disgust and vomiting in a pregnant woman. Another interesting symptom of pregnancy is increased salivation, which is why a woman sometimes even has to bring a napkin to her mouth to wipe away copious saliva.
Progesterone has a relaxing effect on muscles. Due to this, intestinal motility decreases, and. Therefore, constipation can also be considered a symptom of pregnancy.
Breast changes
Excessive sensitivity of the mammary glands can be considered an early symptom of pregnancy.. The bra irritates the breasts, and touching them can cause discomfort. Swelling and enlargement of the mammary glands, as a rule, develops already in late stages of pregnancy.
Women may also notice darkening of the nipple areola. During pregnancy, Montgomery's tubercles also become more pronounced. These are glands that are located on the areola. Moreover, the Montgomery tubercles in some women swell literally in the first weeks of pregnancy, and therefore this sign can be considered an early symptom. The tubercles reach their maximum development at later pregnancy.
High basal temperature
For a woman, you need to measure your basal temperature (resting temperature) rectally. This indicator changes throughout the menstrual cycle under the influence of progesterone.
Before ovulation, basal temperature fluctuates between 35.5-36.5 degrees. During ovulation, the temperature rises above 37 degrees. And with the onset of menstruation, the basal temperature drops to 36.0-36.5 degrees.
During pregnancy, progesterone levels remain high. Therefore, the temperature does not decrease, but remains within 37.0-37.4 degrees. AND if there is no menstruation, but the basal temperature is still high, then the woman is most likely pregnant.
Reliable pregnancy symptoms
Reliable symptoms include all those symptoms that come from the fetus and that can be confirmed by diagnostic methods. Perhaps the simplest diagnostic method is a pregnancy test. After embryo implantation has occurred, human chorionic hormone (hCG) begins to be produced in the female body. The surface of the test strips contains a substance that reacts upon contact with hCG. Thus, when a pregnant woman urinates on the test, an additional line soon appears on the diagnostic device. Pregnancy tests should be used after a missed period; earlier, the result will be unreliable.
