how do you know if your pregnant ?

Question

i took the test it siad negative but im still trowing up and i missed three days of my period.

Answer 1

Pregnancy symptoms differ from woman to woman and pregnancy to pregnancy; however, one of the most significant pregnancy symptoms is a delayed or missed menstrual cycle. Understanding pregnancy symptoms is important because each symptom may be related to something other than pregnancy. Some women experience pregnancy symptoms within a week of conception. For other women, symptoms may develop over a few weeks or may not be present at all. Below is a listing of some of the most common pregnancy symptoms.

Implantation Bleeding:
Implantation bleeding can be one of the earliest pregnancy symptoms. About 6-12 days after conception, the embryo implants itself into the uterine wall. Some women will experience spotting as well as some cramping.

Other Explanations: Actual menstruation, altered menstruation, changes in birth control pill, infection, or abrasion from intercourse.

Delay/Difference in Menstruation:
A delayed or missed menstruation is the most common pregnancy symptom leading a woman to test for pregnancy. When you become pregnant, your next period should be missed. Many women can bleed while they are pregnant, but typically the bleeding will be shorter or lighter than a normal period. This symptom is commonly explained by other reasons. If you have been sexually active and have missed a period, it is recommended that you take a test: Order my pregnancy test

Other Explanations: Excessive weight gain/loss, fatigue, hormonal problems, tension, stress, ceasing to take the birth control pill, or breast-feeding.

Swollen/Tender Breasts:
Swollen or tender breasts is a pregnancy symptom which may begin as early as 1-2 weeks after conception. Women may notice changes in their breasts; they may be tender to the touch, sore, or swollen.

Other Explanations: Hormonal imbalance, birth control pills, impending menstruation (PMS) can also cause your breasts to be swollen or tender.

Fatigue/Tiredness:
Feeling fatigued or more tired is a pregnancy symptom which can also start as early as the first week after conception.

Other Explanations: Stress, exhaustion, depression, common cold or flu, or other illnesses can also leave you feeling tired or fatigued.

Nausea/Morning Sickness:
This well-known pregnancy symptom will often show up between 2-8 weeks after conception. Some women are fortunate to not deal with morning sickness at all, while others will feel nauseous throughout most of their pregnancy.

Other Explanations: Food poisoning, stress, or other stomach disorders can also cause you to feel queasy.

Backaches:
Lower backaches may be a symptom that occurs early in pregnancy; however, it is common to experience a dull backache throughout an entire pregnancy.

Other Explanations: Impending menstruation, stress, other back problems, and physical or mental strains.

Headaches:
The sudden rise of hormones in your body can cause you to have headaches early in pregnancy.

Other Explanations: Dehydration, caffeine withdrawal, impending menstruation, eye strain, or other ailments can be the source of frequent or chronic headaches.

Frequent Urination:
Around 6-8 weeks after conception, you may find yourself making a few extra trips to the bathroom.

Other Explanations: Urinary tract infection, diabetes, increasing liquid intake, or taking excessive diuretics.

Darkening of Areolas:
If you are pregnant, the skin around your nipples may get darker.

Other Explanations: Hormonal imbalance unrelated to pregnancy or may be a leftover effect from a previous pregnancy.

Food Cravings:
While you may not have a strong desire to eat pickles and ice cream, many women will feel cravings for certain foods when they are pregnant. This can last throughout your entire pregnancy.

Other Explanations: Poor diet, lack of a certain nutrient, stress, depression, or impending menstruation.

Recommended Reading
You may find the following books helpful.


Taking Charge of Your Fertility
Toni Weschler
The Everything Getting Pregnant Book
Robin Elise Weiss
The Complete Book of Pregnancy and Childbirth (Revised)
Sheila Kitzinger



Just to be 100% sure of what you're experiencing,see your doctor so you get proper advices.

Answer 2

Perhaps you do not have a high level of pregnancy hormones at this point and the home pregnancy tests are just not picking them up. If I was you I would go to my Dr. to have a test done, that way you can find out for sure. Oh yeah ... are you having any other symptoms? Because if your breasts hurt you can prettty much assume that you are pregnant!! (Trust me )..I hope it all works out for you.. Good Luck!



5 months pregnant with a little girl

Answer 3

wow sweetie, well im in med school right now, i can definitely tell you that not all tests are accurate......missing your period doesnt necessarily mean ur pregnant though, sumtimes the menstrual cycle gets screwed up, and stressing over it can cause symptoms such as throwing up,feeling light headed,nausea and diarreah.....my best bet is for u to wait a couple of days, if u still dont get it, i say planned parenthood, 15$ and an accurate answer........

Answer 4

Take another pregnacy test. If you are only 3 days behind, You might be sick from something else. If you still test negative and haven't got yout period, its time to go see the doc.

Answer 5

More then likely you are not pregnant because the at home tests are pretty accurate. If it is still concerning you and you still think you may be pregnant, make a doctors apt. and they can do a blood test to tell if you are or if you are not pregnant.

Answer 6

If your not sure go to your doctor for a blood test. It is 100% effective the first time.

Answer 7

Make sure to us your first morning pee, it has more of the pregnancy hormone then other times through the day, if it still reads negative I'd say go to your doctor...

Answer 8

pregnancy tests usually lie...my sister-in-law tried it and it said positive but after a month, she tried again and it said negative...when having your period, it's not always exact, sometimes it's a month and 2 weeks before your period or something like that...consult a gynecologist close to you and check if there's anything wrong...

Answer 9

get you an appointment with an ob/gyn because sometimes those home pregnancy test come out negative. i was in my fifth month with my last child before i found out thankfully he turned out healthy. don't wait any longer because if you are then your ob/gyn can help you keep your baby heathly and yourself while your going through your pregnancy. it 's for the health of your baby and you. do it asap!

Answer 10

may be you are not pregnant but your periods are late, and you will get your periods started after several days. wait for 10 days more.