Many women found themselves asking the question “Am I pregnant?” Early pregnancy has signs and symptoms that are easy to recognize, and generally they are the same, though different women may not experience the same symptoms.
One of the main symptoms of early pregnancy is swollen breast and nipples. You may feel your breasts tender and sore because during pregnancy the breasts get prepared for breastfeeding and they undergo some changes. Many women know they are pregnant just because of this symptom.
A late or missed period is the most common reason that makes women think they are pregnant. However, a missed menstruation may be caused by medical issues, and a pregnancy should be confirmed with a pelvic exam.
General fatigue and unusual tiredness may also be a sign of early pregnancy. During this period, the body undergoes many different changes, one of which is increase production of progesterone. This is the may cause of fatigue and sudden changes of moods.
Morning sickness, caused by early pregnancy, may occur with vomiting or without it. Commonly, this symptom is experienced between weeks four and eight, but many women have morning sickness about two weeks after conception. Actually, morning sickness can occur at any time of the day and it is caused by a sudden increase of estrogen levels.
Other symptoms of early pregnancy may be regular headaches, sudden mode changes, increased basal body temperature, etc. Women should know that these symptoms may be cause by other conditions and sh