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Can I be pregnant if I feel like my period is coming?

Can I be pregnant if I feel like my period is coming?

For many women, the signs and symptoms of early pregnancy can resemble those of her approaching menstrual period or PMS. In fact, it is not possible to tell from early symptoms alone if a woman is pregnant or having symptoms related to her upcoming menstrual period.

Why do I feel like Im about to start my period but Im pregnant?

Bleeding during early pregnancy is not an unusual sign of pregnancy experienced by many women and often mistaken for a period. It is known as implantation bleeding and is completely normal and does not need any medical treatment.

Why does it feel like my period is about to start but nothing?

Experiencing period symptoms but no blood can happen when your hormones become imbalanced. This imbalance can be due to a poor diet, excessive caffeine consumption, or heavy drinking. Gaining weight or losing weight can be attributed to a lack of proper nutrition, which can also affect your menstrual cycle.

When do start experiencing pregnancy symptoms?

It takes about 2 to 3 weeks after sex for pregnancy to happen. Some people notice pregnancy symptoms as early as a week after pregnancy begins — when a fertilized egg attaches to the wall of your uterus. Other people don’t notice symptoms until a few months into their pregnancy.

Can you get your period and still have pregnancy symptoms?

If you got your period and you have pregnancy symptoms, then it’s likely because you are already pregnant. However, it could be a sign of a miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, late ovulation or vaginal infection. Do you have pregnancy symptoms — Tummy pain, spotting before period, nausea and breast changes?

What happens when you get your period a few days early?

You Got Your Period a Few Days Early Cramping in your lower back and abdomen with light bleeding or spotting (say, showing up on toilet paper but not filling up multiple tampons or pads in one day). If you start bleeding a few days before you’re supposed to start your period you may figure it just wasn’t your month.

Is it normal to not have your period for 2 weeks?

Answer: If you’re feeling these symptoms but you’re not due for your period for at least another two weeks then your symptoms are likely unrelated to pregnancy and possibly symptoms of ovulation.

Why do I feel like I have PMS in early pregnancy?

This hormone surge causes breasts to retain more fluids and feel heavy, sore, or more sensitive than normal PMS tenderness. Many women mistake these early signs of pregnancy for PMS symptoms, but they’re actually caused by hormonal changes and the growth of the uterus.