Progesterone is a hormone that is elevated during PMS, as well as in early pregnancy. Therefore, the symptoms are very similar:
breat tenderness and/or sensitive nipples --- irritability --- fatigue --- low blood pressure --- headaches, migraines --- increased basal body temperature (can only be detected by regular measurement) --- cramps or abdominal pain --- slight nausea --- constipation --- changes in appetite ...
⏰ Sometimes pregnancies are noticeable very early on; however, there is no foolproof sign. Some early pregnancies are not accompanied by any symptoms.
Fact is: Early pregnancies are different for each woman! Some women even experience their second pregnancy distinct from their first.
Is your period late?
Usually, the absence of menstruation points towards a pregnancy, but it proves nothing. Delays are possible, even in cases where one’s period is usually on time.
There are manifold reasons for your reproductive system to be off kilter: a change in diet, a sickness, a new medication, or long-distance travel. Stress can also impact your menstrual cycle. In later years, the absence of a menstrual period may be the harbinger of menopause.
🤔 14 days after a sexual encounter, a home pregancy test will be able to provide you with clarity. A test can be purchased at most pharmacies and supermarkets.