my girlfriend have all classics signs of being pregnant but thinks ,that is all in her head .shes has a little girl from past ralationship and shes afraid of going to the clinic.
2006-12-31 13:20:40 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
I believe so, but to show the signs of pregnancy but have it all be psychological is very rare. Take her to a clinic.
2006-12-31 13:39:44 · answer #1 · answered by reverenceofme 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Pseudocyesis also known as false pregnancy, can cause many of the signs and symptoms associated with pregnancy, and can resemble the condition in every way except for fetal presence. The symptoms of pseudocyesis are similar to the symptoms of true pregnancy and are often hard to distinguish from such natural signs as amenorrhoea, morning sickness, tender breasts, and weight gain may all be present. There are various explanations, none of which are universally accepted. Psychodynamic theories attribute the false pregnancy to emotional conflict. It is thought that an intense desire to become pregnant, or an intense fear of becoming pregnant, can create internal conflicts and changes in the endocrine system, which may explain some of the symptoms of pseudocyesis. Another theory concerns wish-fulfillment. It holds that if a women desires pregnancy badly enough she may interpret minor changes in her body as signs of pregnancy. In any sense have her go see a doctor because it's safe for her and if she is pregnant the child...Good luck!!
2006-12-31 21:32:46 · answer #2 · answered by Floridapurrfection 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes because the mind is a powerful thing. You can make yourself believe things and your body will think it too and you will have the symptoms of pregnancy or an illness. You can also keep yourself from getting pregnant (Some people might not believe that but it is true)
Just say you and your girlfriend is trying to get pregnant but secretly in her mind she is not wanting to get pregnant that can keep her from getting like that.
Your mind can play tricks on you and it is a proven fact.
If she thinks she might be though tell her to take an at home test and good luck
2006-12-31 23:50:30 · answer #3 · answered by ஐ♥Julian'sMommy♥ஐ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is called a "false pregnancy". It does happen. A woman can convince herself that she is really pregnant. She will stop having periods, her stomach will get big, and she will even feel life. If it goes on into the 9th month, she can even have false contractions. It is more of a mental thing than a physical. After she finds out that she is really not pregnant, all the symptoms go away.
2006-12-31 21:28:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Tell her to just take an at home pregnancy test. Usually it's only in your head if you want to be pregnant. If she's afraid of being pregnant and not wanting it, I doubt she would have symptoms of it coming from her subconscious.
2006-12-31 21:23:17 · answer #5 · answered by lilmama 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The mind is a powerful thing and if someone thinks something such as pregnancy strong enough they will have symptoms, the only way to know for certain is for her to get tested.
2006-12-31 21:28:32 · answer #6 · answered by cat 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes it is possible to think about it so much that your body will start to believe and give off symptoms of pregnancy. The best thing to do is have a test done to be sure.
2006-12-31 21:25:13 · answer #7 · answered by Babyface 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes but very rare best thing to do is get a blood test to see for sure because some times the hormones wont show up in the pee
2006-12-31 21:22:31 · answer #8 · answered by shannon m 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yep there are rare cases of women wanting to be pg so bad they actually have symptoms and grow a baby belly and all. when they really arent.
I would encurage her to see a doctor. go buy her a HPT and have her take it you can pick them up cheap at most stores.
2006-12-31 21:37:26 · answer #9 · answered by naightengale 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but since she was pregnant before it's easier to tell the second time.
2006-12-31 21:23:40 · answer #10 · answered by BlueBird70 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋