There is a period in a woman's life when she is in anticipation, caring for the future. This is pregnancy. But in order for the coming 40 weeks to bring joy, it is important not to miss the very first signs of pregnancy. For doctors, the primary evidence of pregnancy is a delay in menstruation. But is it? Experienced women note that some manifestations can be noticed much earlier.
First of all, a few words about conception. The female cycle is usually 28 days. It is divided into three phases: menstruation, follicular, luteal. The duration of the 1st stage is 12-14 days. During this period, the female hormone estrogen dominates, the birth of a new life during its action is impossible. But in parallel with it, progesterone functions. Its peculiarity is that the quantity changes cyclically.
The apogee of the process, the beginning of the luteal phase - shortly before the 14th day of the cycle. In the ovaries, out of four prepared, mature follicles, three stop growing. The rest continues to develop. When the desired size is reached, the follicular membrane bursts, the egg comes out. This is how ovulation occurs: the woman's body is ready for conception. The cell is sent to the fallopian tube for intercourse with the sperm.
Symptoms of pregnancy in the early days
They occur just at the time of egg implantation. The burst follicle transforms into a corpus luteum, which grows with blood vessels, releasing progesterone. Its function during this period is twofold:
- stop menstrual bleeding for the next 40 weeks;
- prepare the lining of the uterus for the attachment of the fertilized cell.
If fertilization has not occurred, the corpus luteum stops working. The muscles of the uterus reject the endometrium by contractions, after a few days new bleeding occurs. As a result of calculations, it was determined that conception occurs approximately on the 14-16th day of the cycle. The period of bearing a child, childbirth is traditionally calculated from the first day of the last menstruation. Therefore, the very first signs of pregnancy may appear 3 weeks after the start of the cycle or 7-10 days after conception.
It is advisable for the expectant mother to look closely, to listen to her body. During this period, he is actively rebuilt for the birth of a child. This does not always bring convenience, sometimes it leads to discomfort. But it's worth it!
On the other hand, nature sends a signal to a young woman: reconsider your life principles, rules. Everything should be subordinated to him, the emergence of a new person: a reason to quit smoking, addiction to beer, stronger drinks. This applies to the woman herself, family members. After all, a future child from the first days of conception feels the harmony of the world or its hostility. Walking in the fresh air, moderate physical activity, swimming contribute to the smooth flow of the process.
Symptoms of pregnancy 1 week after conception
Whether the great sacrament of conception has come to pass, my mother does not yet know. The future baby, while in the form of one cell, has already begun its growth, a grandiose "journey". The cell is divided into two, then there are already 4 of them, then 8, 16, exponentially. But the pregnancy has not yet come.
7-10 days after conception, a small lump with liquid inside is obtained, covered on top with a shell, villi. With their help, he moves from the fallopian tube into the uterine cavity, where, under favorable circumstances, it attaches to it. Only now can we say that the woman is pregnant. The cervix becomes thicker, softer. Its lumen is closed with a mucous plug, protecting the fetus from infection.
The implantation process may accompany pregnancy symptoms up to 1 week after conception. Let's name the most common ones that are self-diagnosed:
Slight, short-term yellowish-brown discharge that appears suddenly. The young woman is perplexed - after all, it is not time for menstruation. The reason is simple: the embryo is actively implanted into the lining of the uterus, which is permeated with blood vessels. Its introduction provokes insignificant allocations. Therefore, there is no reason for panic yet.
The onset of pregnancy can manifest itself as malaise, a feeling of nasal congestion, a slight sore throat, and a cough. A rise in body temperature to 37 ° C adds to the discomfort. Chills, slight fever may be felt. With such signs, it is better for the expectant mother to take a day off for a few days, without aggravating the state of soreness, to take care of the future baby. Vitamin tea, fresh fruits, home comfort will help you recover. With more high temperature it is worth seeking help from a doctor. The tablets are taken "with an eye" to a possible special condition.
Some women during this period acutely feel the stuffiness of the room, the lack of fresh air, and a decrease in blood pressure. As a result, fatigue appears, performance decreases, dizziness and fainting annoy. This can be explained by the restructuring of the body to a new rhythm due to the production of progesterone.
Symptoms of pregnancy at 1 week after conception are a sudden change in taste preferences. "I want sour or salty" is not uncommon. Some have an increase in appetite, cravings for sweets, for certain foods. At first, such desires, even gluttony, can be completely surrendered.
How to find out about pregnancy before delay: research methods
Sometimes the state of uncertainty for a woman planning a long-awaited pregnancy is unbearable. Tests do not yet show a "second streak", but anxiety contributes to the release of adrenaline, which interferes with normal implantation. Therefore, methods of how to find out about pregnancy before missed periods are important. In such a situation, medicine offers:
- analysis of changes in basal temperature;
- laboratory analysis.
Conception can manifest itself with a basal temperature of 37-37.4 degrees. The increase is caused by the release of progesterone in the second phase of the cycle. For the reliability of the study, a number of conditions must be met. The woman takes measurements in the rectum with a mercury thermometer. Every day, at the same time, in one position, without getting out of bed. The previous sleep is at least 6 hours. If the BT graph shows relatively flat readings of 37 degrees and higher for several days, it can be assumed that there is conception.
Systematic measurements determine the implantation of the embryo into the uterine cavity. During this period, estrogen is released: temperature values for 1 day will sharply drop to 36.4-36.6 ° C., then they will recover to their previous level. The implantation sinking on the basal temperature graph shows what happened: the pregnancy has come.
Laboratory research will also help. With their help, an increase in the level of the hormone hCG, human chorionic gonadotropin, is determined. It is constantly present in the female body in small doses. Diagnostics is carried out by analysis of urine, blood. The task of the hormone during pregnancy is to "control" the harmonious combination of progesterone, estrogen in the female body, while maintaining favorable conditions for the development of the child. An active growth of indications is noted after implantation of the embryo, since the substance is produced by the chorionic membrane of the fetus. The lack of hCG causes the rejection of the fertilized egg.
An increase in the level of the hormone indicates a normal course of pregnancy. There are special tables of dependence of the weekly period, concentrations. For the first week after conception (3rd from the beginning of the menstrual cycle), the level of the substance is 25-50 mIU / ml. The maximum values are reached by 8-11 weeks. Then they go down a little, remain so until the very birth. Doctors pay attention: it is not digital indicators that are important, but the general trend of change. An insufficient increase in concentration may indicate anomalies: the threat of miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy... Therefore, the value of laboratory research is high.
We explore new sensations of our body
We have outlined research methods confirmation of the birth of a new life. The BT method has certain disadvantages. Many factors can affect the temperature readings: insomnia, alcohol intake, even in a small dose, active evening pastime. The likelihood of error is significant.
Laboratory analysis gives a high degree of confidence in the result. But the analysis of the dynamics of hCG is recommended to be carried out in the same center. Since there may be different approaches in calculating the concentration of the hormone. It is carried out, most often, in private clinics, laboratories, for a fee. For many women, the laboratory method is not available due to the price, living in the outback.
Somatic methods remain the most accessible for the analysis of the very first signs of pregnancy before delay. We also note a number of indirect factors. The onset of pregnancy can declare itself with sudden nausea, vomiting, loss of interest in food. At first, this does not do much harm. But frequent vomiting is a reason to see a doctor. On the one hand, the body in this state receives less nutrients and loses fluid. On the other hand, during the process, the walls of the abdomen are strained, leading to the rejection of the embryo.
The first signs of an interesting state are associated with another new sensation: a reaction to smells. This is a mild variant of toxicosis: there is no vomiting, but some aromas are disgusting. It can be cooking meat, food; sometimes cosmetics, perfume.
Fertilization, growth, fetal implantation are possible at a certain concentration of progesterone in the female body. This hormone is capable of depressing the female psyche. The result is absent-mindedness, drowsiness. It is more difficult for a woman to concentrate on work. You shouldn't be upset. Usually, by the 10th week, everything goes away. By this time, the formed placenta begins to produce estrogen. The mother-to-be is regaining a good mood, which is important for a growing baby.
We have dealt with new "sensations". But what happens to the female body during the very first signs of pregnancy before the delay? After implantation of the ovum, a slight increase, "swelling" of the breast is possible. For some, it becomes sensitive, painful. The skin around the nipples darkens, swelling-bumps appear. A clear liquid is released from the nipples. The woman's body is preparing to feed the unborn baby.
The implanted embryo stimulates a number of other processes. Primarily, new life requires space, the uterus begins to grow. The expectant mother may feel a certain increase in the abdomen, although it is still imperceptible. Pressure from the uterus on adjacent organs can lead to minor discomfort while sitting. The solution is simple: move a little, find a position of the body in the chair that does not cause unpleasant sensations.
A growing embryo requires a constant supply of nutrients. Therefore, the blood supply to the reproductive organs, the pelvic organs is more intensive. As a result, the load on the kidneys increases. Therefore, the onset of pregnancy can be "marked" by frequent urination. But you should not be upset, after a while everything returns to normal. It should be taken into account: the uterus is located close to the bladder; as the fetus grows, the pressure on the surrounding organs will increase.
Symptoms of pregnancy 2 weeks after conception
In the meantime, your baby is growing! Still called the embryo, it is a collection of living cells covered with a membrane. But I already gave my mother a lot of new sensations, signaling: I am here, with you, take care of me.
Pregnancy symptoms 2 weeks after conception are similar to those previously described. The fact is that it is possible to talk about the onset of pregnancy only after the implantation of the egg into the endometrium. For some women, this process occurs on the 5-7th day, i.e. 1st week, for others in the interval of 7-10 days, this is already the second week after conception. Take a closer look at yourself, analyze your feelings.
A sudden change in mood, insomnia, gratuitous tears, anxiety, fear can talk about the upcoming appearance of a child. The "fault" is progesterone, which is actively produced by the "yellow body". Despite such a negative effect on the female psyche, bearing a healthy baby is impossible without it. A spouse, family members should be sympathetic to the mood of the expectant mother, not to upset her over trifles. Quite a little time will pass - everything will fall into place.
Many report that a woman loses interest in lovemaking while waiting. The reason for this is the changed hormonal background. If there are no medical contraindications, due to miscarriage, you should not give up both of the little joys. But we should be alert:
- discomfort during the act;
- uncharacteristic vaginal discharge.
Symptoms at 2 weeks are most often associated with new eating habits, rejection of food, certain foods. If the mother has no diseases, special contraindications, the desires of the first weeks can be satisfied. Pickles, tomatoes, fish are traditional food preferences of pregnant women. But everything needs to know when to stop. Eating salty foods requires drinking plenty of fluids, increasing the stress on the excretory system. Salt retains moisture in the cells of the body, as a result - the appearance of swelling of the hands and feet.
The systematic urge to vomit should cause the anxiety of the expectant mother, the family environment. Some have them after every meal. We have already talked about the loss of fluid, nutrients. In such a situation, you urgently need to apply for medical help... Since the body is depleted, is constantly in a tense state, the threat of egg rejection is high. There are various methods of overcoming early toxicosis recommended by doctors.
Once again, it is worth dwelling on low-alcohol, alcoholic drinks. In the second week after conception, the fetus still lacks a placental barrier that can weed out everything that is harmful. A woman who decides to have a child should give up any unhealthy habits. Because, nicotine, alcohol getting through the bloodstream into the baby's body, poison it.
Laboratory analysis of urine, blood of a woman in the second week after conception shows a 7-8-fold increase in the hCG content, indicating normal processes.
Can I feel sick before menstruation: we distinguish PMS from pregnancy
Many people experience premenstrual syndrome. The reasons lie in a change in hormonal levels, a combination of hormones. The female body is always dominated by estrogen. The amount of progesterone is cyclical. At the time of ovulation, fertilization, its concentration is maximum, it is kept at this level for the implantation of the embryo in the uterine cavity, it lasts until the 11th week of pregnancy. If fertilization does not occur, the egg dies, the level of the hormone falls.
As a result, the epithelial layer is rejected, accompanied by menstrual bleeding. An external manifestation of hormonal changes in a woman's body is PMS. Its symptoms are manifold and similar to the first signs of pregnancy. Nausea is one of them. Can you feel sick before your period? - many women ask themselves. The answer will be yes if the female body is systematically exposed to such manifestations of the last phase of the cycle as weakness, dizziness, vomiting, skin rash, emotional imbalance.
But it happens that the beginning of the menstrual cycle does not cause any particular inconvenience. And then suddenly, shortly before menstruation, nausea appears. In such a situation, the manifestation of the disease, the body's reaction to poor-quality food is excluded. There are two ways to confirm early pregnancy:
- passing a laboratory analysis for hCG;
- using a special test.
Since the first method is not available to everyone, we will focus on the second. The pharmacy chain offers an assortment of tests that identify pregnancy. Of all the variety, a woman is chosen to respond to the minimum content of hCG in the urine of a woman. This test is called highly sensitive; it can be applied even for a period of 10 days from the intended conception. With a high degree of probability, he will "answer" the question whether he can vomit before menstruation.
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Tingling in the uterus: fiction or truth?
Pregnant women are accompanied by uncharacteristic sensations almost all the time. The reason for this is all the same progesterone, somewhat depressing the psyche, forming female fears, suspiciousness. But the tingling sensation in the uterus is more true than a whim. Conception requires a good blood supply to the pelvic organs, preparation of the uterus for implantation. It is literally riddled with blood vessels. The increased blood flow causes a subtle tingling sensation.
After the embryo is introduced, the uterus increases in volume, "recapturing" a more comfortable place from the adjacent abdominal organs, coupled with some painful sensations. A tingling sensation in the uterus accompanies another symptom. At the time when menstruation occurs, there are pulling pains in the lower abdomen. That is why doctors advise pregnant women to protect themselves in every possible way on such days: do not get nervous, reduce physical activity, refrain from intimacy with a loved one.
Simultaneously with pain in the lower abdomen, pain in the lower back, lumbago may appear. You can fight them by changing body positions. If the pain occurs while walking, you should lie down, placing a pillow under your back for convenience. If the lumbago caught up while sitting, you need to get up, walk around. Good for mom, baby.
Discharge before pregnancy delay
Pregnancy is a physiological process associated with some inconvenience for a woman. One of them is vaginal discharge. The question is logical, can there be discharge before pregnancy is delayed?
We have already spoken about some of them. This may be due to the implantation of a fertilized egg into the mucous membrane of the genital organ. Allocations have a specific color, appear for a short time.
Today we will talk about how to recognize the first signs of pregnancy and whether it is possible to find out about conception even before the delay in menstruation.
To plan for conception, you need to know the date of ovulation. To do this, you need to keep a calendar of the menstrual cycle, measure the basal temperature correctly and regularly.
If you have 28-30 days between the critical days, then the egg will leave the follicle in the middle of the cycle. If the interval is more or less days, then 14 should be subtracted from the number of days in the cycle.
For example, if the cycle is 35 days long, then ovulation will occur approximately 21 days after the start of the last period (35-14 = 21).
The most reliable signs of pregnancy in the early days
- Basal temperature indicators. If you keep records of basal rates, then you know that the graph looks like a curve - the peak of the values falls on the day of ovulation, after which they decrease. If this does not happen, the temperature does not drop below 37.1 degrees, the likelihood that you are pregnant is quite high. But a similar situation is observed in some inflammatory processes, so other symptoms must be taken into account.
- Bloody discharge before the onset of critical days- Several brown or pink spots can be seen on underwear about a week after ovulation. This phenomenon is called implantation bleeding, the fertilized egg reaches the uterus, anchored in the epithelium, when the integrity of the tissues is violated, and a few drops of blood appear. But this sign does not always appear.
- Great weakness constant fatigue, sleepiness- with the onset of pregnancy, a lot of changes occur in a woman's body, the body spends a lot of energy on all this. Symptoms of a cold may also appear, as the immune system weakens after conception.
- Frequent mood swings, tearfulness, sentimentality.
- Discomfort in a sitting position.
- Unusual allergic reactions... The immune system of pregnant women from the first days begins to work for two, therefore, perceives any potential allergen as an enemy substance. Reacts accordingly: rash, peeling, redness.
- Cervical condition... Before menstruation, it becomes soft, opens up, rises high. If conception has occurred, then the organ becomes hard to the touch, closes, falls low.
All these signs indirectly indicate pregnancy, since they can accompany various pathological conditions in the body, therefore, in any case, one should not postpone a visit to the doctor.
How to find out about pregnancy before the delay of menstruation - sensations and external manifestations
The first sensations at the onset of pregnancy are manifested in each woman in different ways, many manage to find out about conception after a few days.
The first signs of pregnancy before the delay of menstruation
- Toxicosis. Nausea, vomiting, a slight increase in temperature - these symptoms appear due to the fact that the body perceives the fetus as a foreign body. may be early, late, or absent altogether.
- Decrease in arterial parameters. Hypotension develops against the background of restructuring in the cardiovascular system, manifests itself in the form of dizziness, migraine, nausea, weakness.
- Increased nipple sensitivity, soreness of the mammary glands - the body begins to prepare for natural feeding, which causes swelling of the breast.
- Montgomery tubercles... A rather specific and accurate sign of pregnancy - small elevations appear on the areola near the nipples, which outwardly resemble goose bumps. Often appear in the early stages of pregnancy and venous patterns on the chest.
- Nagging pain in the lower abdomen, lower back, a tingling sensation in the uterus is normal, as the genital organ prepares for the upcoming birth. Normally, the discomfort should last no more than 2 days.
- Sleep disturbance- pregnant women suffer from chronic lack of sleep, they are constantly sleepy.
- Changing taste preferences, increased appetite, odor intolerance - classic signs of pregnancy, usually appear at the beginning of the second month, but many women begin to experience similar sensations from the first days after conception.
- Digestive problems- bloating, constipation, diarrhea. With the onset of pregnancy, the intestines begin to work slowly, its walls swell a little against the background of hormonal changes, various dyspeptic disorders appear, salivation increases, and an obsessive taste of metal appears in the mouth.
- Frequent urination- a consequence of hormonal changes, occurs approximately 10-14 days after conception.
The onset of pregnancy may be indicated by swelling of the face, the appearance of acne or their sudden complete disappearance, a constant bright blush. Against the background of calcium deficiency, convulsions occur during sleep.
Most of these signs occur with PMS, so you should wait until the critical days, or take a pregnancy test. A delay in menstruation is one of the most obvious signs of pregnancy in early dates.
When can I do a pregnancy test
Even the most sensitive test will not show pregnancy immediately after conception; it should be done no earlier than a week after the date of ovulation. During this time, the fertilized egg will move through the fallopian tubes until it is fixed in the uterus, the hCG level will be low.
The first signs of early pregnancy - diagnostic methods
Precisely about the onset of pregnancy is evidenced by an increase in the level of hCG in the blood, ultrasound, listening to the fetal heartbeat, doctors call all other signs possible symptoms of pregnancy.
The exact signs of pregnancy:
- HCG level. This hormone begins to be produced 7-10 days after conception, its level increases throughout pregnancy, based on this indicator, the development of the fetus is judged.
- Ultrasound- the most accurate method for determining pregnancy, but even a good specialist will be able to see a fertilized egg in the uterine cavity 2 weeks after the delay.
- Listening to your baby's heartbeat Is one of the most touching moments in the life of every woman. But you can hear your baby's heart beating only at 10-12 weeks.
If, against the background of a delay in menstruation, abundant bloody discharge is observed, the pain in the lower abdomen is intense, cutting in nature, the temperature rises greatly - an urgent need to consult a doctor, these symptoms may indicate an ectopic pregnancy.
Conclusion
After conception, radical changes take place in the female body, which can manifest itself in the form of various symptoms, new sensations, and a change in the psychoemotional state.
Every woman wants to know about future motherhood as early as possible, especially when the spouse has been diligently trying to conceive a child for several months. Someone buys up tests in batches, and someone listens intensely to intraorganic sensations, looking for the first signs of pregnancy before the delay in menstruation.
Today there are many ways to find out about pregnancy before the delay of menstruation, but not all of them can guarantee one hundred percent accuracy of the results. They can be conditionally divided into more and less reliable. The most common methods are:
- Ultrasound diagnostics;
- Blood tests;
- Ovulation testing;
- Conception tests;
- Basal temperature measurements;
- Determination of signs of conception, manifested by characteristic changes in the body, ailments and new features of well-being;
- Folk omens.
If the spouses have been trying to have a child for a long time, then they practice various methods of determining pregnancy before being delayed at home. The most in a simple way to recognize that you are pregnant is to use a specialized test. But when using such a device, certain circumstances and terms must be taken into account. For example, if you do a test a couple of days after sexual intercourse, then it will be simply useless. Fertilization occurs during ovulation or one day after the release of the cell. Sperm entering the uterus are able to remain viable for several days, so the onset of conception does not occur immediately after sex.
Egg cell viability persists for 0.5-1 days after its release from the follicle. Another week and a half is spent on fertilization and implantation of the cell into the uterus. The tests that are used to detect early pregnancy work on the principle of chorionic gonadotropin determination. It is a hormone that appears and increases daily in the blood after the introduction of a cell. When the level of this hormone reaches 25 mIU, then pregnancy will begin to manifest itself by the appearance of a second strip on the test.
What else to pay attention to
Detecting pregnancy in the first days is almost impossible, but in the second week after ovulation, you can try to identify the completion of conception using ultrasensitive tests that can detect hCG when its level reaches 10-15 mIU. Detection of pregnancy by such means is possible 3-4 days before the day when menstruation is supposed to begin. The most sensitive tests are of electronic, inkjet and tablet type. In urine, hCG is found approximately 10-15 days after conception, while in the blood this hormone rises already a week before the expected delay. Therefore, more effective way the calculation of completed fertilization is considered to be blood diagnostics.
Can a gynecologist determine conception before menstruation? Of course, the doctor will be able to confirm conception through ultrasound diagnostics, blood tests and a gynecological examination. On palpation, the uterus becomes round, excitable and dense, and the cervix becomes mobile. But there is one condition - the doctor will be able to determine the fact of conception during examination only from a 2-week gestation period.
The first signs of conception
Some women are aware of the upcoming motherhood, feeling the first signs of pregnancy before menstruation. Due to the low concentration of hCG, tests are not able to detect pregnancy until late. It is possible to determine the fertilization that has occurred by the characteristic first signs of pregnancy before the delay.
Other signs
Taste perversions are also quite common signs of pregnancy before menstruation. It occurs already in the first or second week of gestation, although it often appears at a later date. Suddenly, those foods and dishes that were previously loved become disgusting and even disgusting. And what was not particularly to my liking before conception suddenly became one of my favorite dishes. Special attention deserve signs of early pregnancy associated with an unusual combination of herring products with condensed milk, etc. Taste changes are due to hormonal changes.
Vaginal discharge. With the onset of conception, there is an increase in mucous secretions and in the vagina. In addition, the implantation process is accompanied by small bloody smears. female cell... A woman may think that menstrual flow begins, but in time before them there are still several days, and their character is unusual. Usually, such discharge is brownish-yellow and not abundant.
Frequent urination is one of the earliest signs of pregnancy before retention. It is a very unpleasant sensation when a woman can run away a dozen times during the night in need. The reasons are all the same hormonal changes and changes in the mode of renal activity. An active blood flow goes to the low-basal structures, the uterus increases, which puts pressure on the urinary tissues, which causes an increase in urination.
Thrush - by increasing the secretion in the vagina, a favorable environment is created for the candida fungus, which provokes the development of thrush. A similar disease can appear at different times. It is imperative to treat the pathology, because in the process of delivery, it can cause infection of the fetus.
Toxicological manifestations. How to determine pregnancy before delay? In many women, the very first signs of pregnancy are caused by toxicosis, which may appear before the expected delay. Nausea-vomiting syndrome is considered a typical symptom of toxicosis. A condition in which it is difficult for mommy to eat anything and even drink ordinary tea is considered dangerous. If the toxicosis is so pronounced, then it must be treated in the clinic. But in the early stages, before the delay, toxicosis is usually manifested by mild dizziness, motion sickness in transport, intolerance to certain odors, etc.
Additional symptoms
How can you find out about pregnancy before your period? In addition to the above signs, experts note the appearance of other signs of conception. When the first signs of pregnancy appear, the patient may notice that her salivation has increased markedly. If a woman has been preparing for a long time and planning a pregnancy, then she probably keeps a basal schedule. Such ladies know exactly when they have an ovulatory process, and how many days before menstruation it is possible to get pregnant. If pregnancy has come, then a sharp one-day drop in temperature will clearly appear on the graph. There are several reasons for this decline. When conception occurs, estrogen and progesterone are released, which provoke such temperature changes. After such a jump, temperature indicators for several weeks remain at a level slightly exceeding 37 ° C.
Also, in the first weeks after fertilization, a woman is worried about headaches, and early signs of pregnancy before a delay often suggest the presence of migraine symptoms. A woman can be covered with fever, and then suddenly throws into chills, in the evenings there is a reddening of the face. Often, women also note this feature - with pregnancy, a sharp change in libido occurs, which is manifested by a decrease in sexual desire. Doctors explain this phenomenon by hormonal reforms. By the end of the 3-month period, there is a complete restoration of sexual desire.
Some mothers, with the onset of an interesting situation, develop an aversion to the smell of tobacco smoke or alcohol. Feeling a similar scent from a spouse, a woman experiences bouts of nausea and vomiting. But it may also happen that mommy will be able to feel pregnancy before the delay due to a sudden and literally irresistible craving for beer, which she did not like at all before conception.
What are the first signs of pregnancy? Such manifestations include swelling of the extremities, which is caused by an increase in progesterone, which provokes water and salt retention. Also, among the first manifestations, experts distinguish intestinal disorders, bloating, etc. The intestinal walls swell due to increased blood flow, which causes frequent constipation.
Ectopic pregnancy symptoms
Pregnancy pregnancy strife. There are cases when a fertilized egg is fixed not in the uterus, but in the tubes, egg, etc. Therefore, it is important to distinguish between early manifestations of normal conception and the first signs of ectopic pregnancy. Indeed, with an ectopic type of pregnancy, it is impossible to endure and give birth to a baby, and a woman may die. Usually the first signs coincide with the traditional conception:
- Delay of menstruation;
- Drowsiness;
- General organic weakness;
- Milk-iron swelling;
- Early toxicosis and dizziness.
The signs are similar, the difference is in how many days they take. With an ectopic fetus, toxicological signs are more pronounced and severe. General malaise is not limited to dizziness, often leading to deep fainting. And the signs of chronic fatigue do not bother periodically, as with normal pregnancy, but constantly.
The smearing vaginal discharge is long lasting and is accompanied by obvious bleeding, albeit short. Also, signs of an ectopic pregnancy before delay include painful sensations. Normally, they are localized in the uterus, and with pathological conception, they are observed in various areas of the lower abdomen, where the cell is fixed. At later stages, the signs become brighter, they can manifest themselves with low pressure, hyperthermia, and with rupture of the tube, severe bleeding, shock.
Difference between PMS and pregnancy
We have already figured out whether it is possible to determine pregnancy before delay by looking at common signs and methods. But there is one caveat. Signs of premenstrual syndrome overlap with early manifestations of conception. How to tell PMS from pregnancy? The desire to eat something unusual is characteristic of both conditions, but with PMS it is not so pronounced and dramatically.
For premenstrual syndrome and pregnancy, enlargement of the mammary glands is characteristic, but it is impossible to distinguish PMS from pregnancy to delay on this very basis. Similar changes are observed in both states, because they occur against the background of hormonal changes. There are certain differences between these manifestations. With PMS, the swelling does not last long - a couple of days, whereas during pregnancy, a woman is worried about this symptom almost continuously. This is understandable, because preparing for lactation is a responsible business that takes the entire period of gestation.
Painful sensations in the lower abdomen with PMS arise due to the exfoliation of the endometrial layer. And at conception, a similar feeling is caused by the fixation of the cell to the uterine wall. How to understand PMS or conception? During pregnancy, the nature of the pain is unobtrusive, short-lived, it takes about a day or two. With PMS, pain is different and lasts for a relatively long time.
Mood swings are a common symptom of both pregnancy and PMS. How can you distinguish between such conditions and understand whether a woman is pregnant or not? With PMS, emotional manifestations such as anger and tears, irritability and anger are considered more characteristic, while during pregnancy it is the change of positive and negative emotions that takes place, for example, laughter gives way to tears, sadness - to sharp joy, etc. What signs of pregnancy are characteristic only for gestation. These signs include toxicosis and frequent urination, bleeding, etc. From these manifestations, a woman begins to understand for sure that she is pregnant.
In minor manifestations in their well-being, women try to recognize the signals of the birth of a new life in the womb. These are subtle symptoms and signs of early pregnancy after a delay. It is they who testify to the upcoming changes in the girl's life, after which she becomes a woman. But the first trimester is different for everyone. Someone immediately has exacerbated toxicosis, others have an asymptomatic pregnancy almost before childbirth. It is important for young individuals who have sexual relations to know all these manifestations - by their totality, one can argue about a real pregnancy.
In addition to the delay, there are no signs of pregnancy: how is this to be regarded?
If you visit our website, you are most likely pregnant. Alternatively, it's time to find out about the signs of pregnancy, when the delay is 2 days, no more. With a long-awaited pregnancy, all these issues are actively discussed with friends and on women's forums. And if it was a single intercourse on the days of ovulation, but there is no certainty that it was protected from conception.It happens that in the morning she gets a little nauseous, I don't want to eat, and the neighbors in the student hostel begin to savor all the delights of the upcoming motherhood. How to assess the situation if, in addition to the delay, there may be no other symptoms of pregnancy? It happens to the exact opposite - all the signs of an interesting position and full menstruation. Oh, this unpredictable female organism!
Psychologist's advice: In any incomprehensible situation, the main thing is not to panic and not rush to conclusions. Check for early signs of pregnancy after a delay and listen to how you are feeling.
It is possible to speak about the effectiveness of sexual intercourse only by the totality of characteristic symptoms. If these are the early days of the anticipated delay, compare your cyclicality with the deviations in the schedule that were before. Of course, it is advisable to keep a schedule of menstruation and expected ovulation, but many girls prefer not to bother with this. Hence the problems - sexual relations on the days of ovulation and the approximate date of the "red days of the calendar".
How can you talk about signs of pregnancy on the 7th day of a delay, if it is not known for sure whether it is a delay or unstable periods ?! Failure of the menstrual schedule happens for various reasons:
- hormonal adaptation of the body to oral contraceptives;
- tense rhythm of life with increased psychological or physical stress;
- frequent business trips with a change of time zones;
- chronic overwork and lack of sleep;
- endocrine system diseases;
- tumor diseases of the reproductive sphere, etc.
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- “Non pregnon” (no pregnancy) on an electronic mini-scoreboard;
- just "-" (minus).
The very first signs of a probable pregnancy after a delay
First, let's find out if a delay in your period is a sign of pregnancy. Undoubtedly, this is the main symptom from which doctors start in further diagnostics. Girls often find it funny that pregnancy is a "diagnosis", but how else to define a new situation? Foreign sperm infection? Even funnier, but it is the word "pregnancy" and the number of weeks that are written in the column "diagnosis".Although - pregnancy, not a disease, but a condition, but the first symptoms at an early stage are very vague, often phantom. It is easy to mislead even an inexperienced gynecologist. Therefore, girls sometimes manage to take an exemption from sports and even postpone exams, referring to early toxicosis in the medical office, when 1 day is delayed without signs of pregnancy.
But it is even easier to get confused, for example, when a successful conception actually took place, after which discharge on underwear, similar to menstrual blood, is possible. Most often they differ in color and intensity - scanty periods of pinkish or brown tint... This is the result of implantation of the ovum into the lining of the uterus or discharge from the urethra with cystitis.
To be sure, you need to rely on other signs of pregnancy after a delay in menstruation:
- Elevated basal temperature when measured in the morning with a rectal thermometer is in the range of 37-37.2 ° C, it does not fall from the day of ovulation during the first trimester.
- The absence of menstruation or their meager imitation (not the most reliable sign if there are pathologies of the reproductive system).
- Changes in the breast - the mammary glands slightly increase, swell, the nipples become very sensitive, touching them is painful, the bumps along the edge of the halos bulge. Women's breasts are sensitive to hormonal changes, sometimes a delay of 8 days, there are no signs of pregnancy yet, but all bras are 1 size small.
- Hyperpigmentation, which is noticeable with a cursory glance - the halos of the chest darken, pigmentation spots appear in other places (the central line on the abdomen, freckles and red spots on the face and back).
- The enlarging uterus presses on nearby organs, at night there is a frequent urge to urinate, although before that you did not have to get up to use the toilet at night. Even if it is too early to talk about such a sign of pregnancy after a delay of 5 days, then it will become more evident. These urges are triggered by the ovum and its hormone hCG. The uterus also presses on the intestines, there is a problem with bloating and constipation.
- Changes in the hormonal background during the birth of a new life affect the body's new demands in terms of changing taste preferences. Draws "salty" or pathologically wants sweets, if before such "whims" it was observed. Often this symptom is accompanied by a sharp exacerbation of smell and rejection of certain odors. For example, until this moment the woman did not know how the tags of cats smell, and suddenly a "dog scent" appears. This does not happen for everyone, but without pregnancy "suddenly" this cannot happen.
- Strange aftertaste in the mouth, metal or acid taste on an empty stomach that has not been seen before. This is a dubious sign, but it is taken into account in the list of deviations that have not been previously observed.
- Fatigue, apathy, drowsiness, loss of interest in the usual way of life are typical signs of pregnancy after a delay in menstruation. The body is dramatically rearranged to bear the fetus, which takes a lot of energy.
- Immunity decreases, there is a vulnerability to colds, E. coli and infections, which the body can easily cope with.
Important: Single manifestations, symptoms and signs of pregnancy with a delay are possible under other circumstances, therefore they are considered comprehensively.
What to do when the first signs of pregnancy appear after a delay?
If you suspect a new position, it is important to consult a gynecologist, even if the pregnancy is unwanted. What for? To correct the situation as early as possible, for example, without other signs of pregnancy, a delay of 3 days. If this is a desirable condition, it is better to register with an antenatal clinic as early as possible in order to monitor the course of pregnancy.Most often, girls start with pharmacy tests, noticing the first signs of pregnancy after a delay, and rightly so. But in the early stages, not every test system will react to the "pregnancy hormone". Only ultra sensitive reagents will help, which recognize the minimum level of hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin produced by the future placenta) in the urine - about 10 mU / ml.
In the case when the first signs of pregnancy appear after a delay, it is important to consult a gynecologist. He will prescribe an ultrasound scan, give a referral for a laboratory test, which will confirm the level of hCG in the blood. During the initial examination on the gynecological chair, doctors can also say with confidence whether the patient is pregnant or not - the state of the cervix and the walls of the vagina is changing.
Feeling the lower abdomen, the doctor determines the gestational age by the size of the uterus. This may not be the first scanty period to be missed as a symptom of early pregnancy after a delay. It happens that the fetus in the uterus is much larger than the patient suspects. It is equally important to pass other tests to determine if there are any genetically pathologies.
Also, registration in the first trimester helps to correct and properly support organs weakened by chronic diseases. This is especially true for the endocrine system, gastrointestinal tract and cardiovascular pathologies. Kidney problems or diabetes can interfere with full bearing.
Even if it is a delay of 4 days, there are the usual signs of pregnancy, and everything is in order with health, you need to adjust your diet and lifestyle. A lack of a certain vitamin can lead to fetal pathology. Therefore, enlist the support of doctors for this period - from the moment of implantation of the ovum until the very term of delivery. Be healthy and bear full-fledged offspring!
Pregnancy is the most wonderful time when a woman bears a new life in her body. The process is coupled with a number of changes and new sensations for a woman, many of which are desirable and long-awaited. The main sign of the onset of pregnancy is known to everyone - it is a delay in menstruation, but there may still be a lot of time before the next menstruation, and the desire to find out whether the miracle of conception has happened is very great. It should be understood that not only a delay signals this, there are a number of other common signs by which it is possible to establish with almost one hundred percent accuracy that a pregnancy has nevertheless come.
Is it possible to determine the pregnancy before the delay?
The question of whether there are ways to determine the onset of pregnancy even before the delay in menstruation worries many women. For some, this is important, since they want to learn about a joyful event as soon as possible, while others, on the contrary, want to make sure that there is no unwanted conception. This question can only be answered with an understanding of the female anatomy and the processes taking place.
It should be noted right away what to look for possible pregnancy earlier than a week after unprotected intercourse, it makes no sense if ovulation has not yet occurred. Ovulation is the process of the release of an egg from the ovary into the fallopian tube, and this happens in the middle of the menstrual cycle. Given this, it is advisable to track the signs only after the onset of this phenomenon. It is quite possible to determine conception before the delay without a test, the most important thing is to take into account the peculiarities of the reproductive system.
When do the first signs appear?
Signs of the onset of pregnancy, which have sufficient intensity and clarity, occur approximately on the 20th day after fertilization, when the egg is fixed in the uterus. At this stage, the restructuring is serious, and it can be difficult not to notice them. There are also earlier "symptoms", which not all manifest themselves so intensely that they could be noticed. It is worth noting that it is not worth relying on only one sign, you always need to pay attention to the totality of changes in the body.
Physiological changes
Independent methods for diagnosing pregnancy are based on those changes that begin to occur in the female body immediately after the fertilization of the egg. Some of them may not be expressed, and such signs can be identified only with careful monitoring of your own condition.
Basal temperature change
Basal temperature is the lowest temperature index reached by the human body at rest. To obtain the most accurate data, rectal measurements are taken in the morning, after waking up, before starting any physical activity. Undoubtedly, pregnancy can be determined in this way only if measurements are taken on an ongoing basis - this will be the most objective and accurate assessment of your own condition.
With the help of basal temperature, you can fairly accurately assess the onset of days favorable for conception - ovulation. During this period, the indicators slightly increase and on average reach 37 degrees (the exact figures for your own body will help determine the fixation of temperature data over several cycles). The increase lasts almost until the onset of menstruation, and about a week before their start begins to decline to normal values. If the dynamics have changed, and there is no decrease, then pregnancy is likely - during the gestation of the baby, the basal temperature does not drop.
Minor bleeding
Even minor bleeding causes fear in women and this is not surprising, since they can also occur as a symptom of the disease. However, there are phenomena that are absolutely normal and typical for a pregnant woman. One of the first signs of pregnancy before menstruation is delayed, experts call implantation bleeding. This happens at the moment when the fertilized egg is introduced into the lining of the woman's uterus (fixed). It is known that the membranes of the uterus are well supplied with blood due to the developed vascular network, and during the introduction of the egg, trauma to the vessel can occur, which ends with an insignificant release of blood. Usually the stage coincides with the time when a new menstrual cycle should begin according to the plan, for this reason it is often confused with regular periods, especially if they are already scarce. If you closely monitor your condition, you can note the differences between this type of bleeding and menstruation:
- short duration - usually no more than two days;
- small volumes of secreted blood, it is red or pinkish, does not contain tissue fragments;
there are no spasmodic pains; - there is no increase in bleeding.
When pregnancy occurs (sometimes several times during it), the so-called breakthrough bleeding. This is the result of a change in hormonal levels, but not everyone has such a reaction. The phenomenon differs from menstruation in a small amount of secreted and a shorter duration.
Malaise
In connection with a change in the level of progesterone in the body and an increase in temperature indicators in the first days of pregnancy, signs similar to the onset of a cold may appear. The malaise can manifest itself as headaches, dizziness, weakness, increased fatigue, and drowsiness. There are situations when a woman, after conception, against the background of such transformations, decreases the level of immune defense and develops a sore throat or a runny nose.
This symptom alone cannot be reliable for determining pregnancy, since a state of malaise occurs with various diseases and disorders in the body.
Increased breast tenderness
The reaction of the breast occurs almost immediately after the implantation of the egg, and the changes affect both the breast itself and the nipples in particular. Of course, there will not be a strong change in size right away, but it may swell a little already in the first week. The chest may be unusually tight or painful to the lightest touch.
The sensitivity of the nipples increases, and so much so that touching can provoke severe irritation in a woman due to the intensity of sensations. Changes in the color of the halos are noted. It is worth saying about the Montgomery tubercles - these are small rudimentary glands that women notice on the nipple halos and sometimes think that this is a rash. Their presence is normal and can be quite noticeable in ordinary life, but with the onset of pregnancy they usually become more pronounced, pronounced - this sign is one of the first, indicating the consolidation of a fertilized egg.
Feelings of fullness in the lower abdomen
At first, blood begins to actively flow to the uterus and it increases in size. Against this background, severity is formed, a feeling of fullness in the lower abdomen, which is considered one of the signs of pregnancy. Separately, it is worth noting the extremely unpleasant aspect of this phenomenon - hemorrhoids may appear. In primiparas, the complication most often occurs in the second half of pregnancy, when the increase in the uterus is already significant, but with repeated conceptions, such a "side effect" can manifest itself at the earliest possible date.
Aversion to odors
One of the first signs of conception is aversion to odors, and at an early stage, the manifestation occurs in every second woman. This happens due to changes that affect the central nervous system future mother. Usually, olfactory discomfort is combined with profuse salivation, changes in taste, and nausea.
Drowsiness, fatigue and absent-mindedness
When carrying a child, a woman's body is rebuilt in such a way that all forces go to the development of the fetus. The kid - becomes a primary task, compared with which others may lose their significance and importance.
Of great importance in this process is the high production of progesterone, which has an overwhelming effect on mental processes. Against this background, a pregnant woman becomes drowsy and forgetful, appears fast fatiguability and weakness. Do not worry too much about this, all 40 weeks this will not continue, since after two and a half months the placenta will begin to actively produce its own hormones, the level of estrogen will increase and drowsiness will go away, replaced by activity and vigor. This symptom will help to understand that the girl is pregnant.
Allocations
Vaginal discharge is a normal phenomenon for the female body, its type and intensity varies depending on the state of health, the current phase of the cycle and the general situation. But such a typical phenomenon can also become a signal that a new life has arisen in the body. Often this happens from the very first days - the discharge is transparent, not too thick and without any pronounced odor. A discharge similar to menstruation may appear - this is implantation bleeding.
Toxicosis
Every second expectant mother suffers from toxicosis in the early stages, and some consider this process to be normal, although in fact it is a dangerous process that can disrupt the normal laying of all important organs and systems of the baby. In medicine, early toxicosis means not only profuse salivation, nausea and vomiting, but also a number of other, serious symptoms: skin manifestations, convulsions, jaundice, bronchial asthma of pregnant women, etc.
The exact reasons for this phenomenon have not been established, but there are several hypotheses. No one is immune from toxicosis, but experts identify a number of factors, the owners of which are more at risk of developing such a process when carrying a baby:
- frequent stress;
- improper nutrition;
- asthenic body type;
- chronic diseases of the digestive system;
- the presence of abortions in history;
- liver and thyroid problems.
Frequent urination
If trips to the toilet have become more frequent (this can be especially clearly seen at night, when you have to get up several times a night to pee), and there are no unpleasant sensations (pain, stabbing, etc.), then this may indicate the onset of pregnancy ... The phenomenon is explained by hormonal changes. Due to the restructuring, more blood begins to flow to the uterus at first, and the blood vessels fill up, causing temporary changes in the functioning of the bladder and kidneys. You should not immediately drink any drugs, suspecting an illness, since very often such a manifestation speaks of the birth of a new life.
Can a thrush talk about something?
Considering thrush as a sign of pregnancy is a dubious method, but in some cases this dependence is true. It should be understood that yeast infection is provoked by fungi, not pregnancy. The dependence arises for the following reason: the blood supply to the small pelvis begins to increase from the very first days of the oocyte fixation, which is why the amount of secretions increases, aimed at protecting the body from the mother from the ingress of harmful microorganisms. The increase in the amount of the hormone estrogen begins to activate, which changes the microflora of the vagina and, in aggregate, creates favorable conditions for the growth of candida fungi. If this happens, then the discharge becomes curdled consistency and a specific odor that irritates the mucous membrane and provokes itching. Thrush cannot be called a sign of pregnancy, but often it is against the background of conception that this disease begins to develop.
Folk omens
Some trust folk signs- those patterns that have no medical justification, but were isolated from the experience of generations. You should not rely on them completely, because there are simpler and more accurate methods for diagnosing conception at home. Although reliable folk methods cannot be named, some may coincide with reality:
- a dream in which a fish or watermelon was present may be a signal of conception;
- mixing urine with a drop of iodine - if it dissolves, then pregnancy has occurred;
- increased sex drive;
- soda should be poured into a small amount of urine - the formation of bubbles is a sign of a positive response;
- you need to sit on your back and put about 8 centimeters down from the navel. If a pulsation is felt in this place, then conception has occurred;
- some just wonder whether there is pregnancy or not, and plant two identical bulbs in glasses. The one whose feathers grow faster will be the answer.
Early ectopic pregnancy
Ectopic pregnancy is a dangerous condition when the fertilized egg does not reach the uterus and is fixed outside its cavity. The condition does not always have specific symptoms and can manifest itself in critical conditions. The most typical symptom of the disorder is pain, which is often localized only on one side of the abdomen (where the egg is fixed). The unpleasant sensations intensify while walking and when turning the body. In the early stages, and
