How soon into pregnancy do symptoms generally start and is it due to HCG? Is it true that you can have symptoms BEFORE you test positive?
2007-06-09 13:26:16 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Most pregnant women report having to go to the bathroom more often, even before missing a period. You may even have to get up during the night. This occurs after the embryo has implanted in the uterus and begins producing the pregnancy hormone called human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG).
This hormone triggers changes in muscle tone, also the growing uterus presses against the nearby bladder resulting in frequent urination. The increase in frequency of urination is often more pronounced in the first eight weeks.
Fatigue is also extremely normal and may be one of the first signs. Feeling tired is a common complaint. Naps suddenly become attractive, even to those who rarely take them.
Caused by high levels of the hormone progesterone, which can have a sedation effect, and the body's increased use of energy as the fetus develops.
Swollen or tender breasts is a pregnancy symptom which may begin as early as 1 or 2 weeks after conception. Caused by an increased amount of the hormones estrogen and progesterone.
Morning sickness
Thought to be caused by a high level of the pregnancy hormone human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in the blood, rapid stretching of the uterine muscles, excess acid in the stomach, and an enhanced sense of smell. Morning sickness usually starts two to eight weeks after conception.
You might begin to suspect that you are pregnant within the first few days of pregnancy.
But, most women do not suspect they are pregnant until they miss a period, and a few do not suspect or believe they are pregnant for months after conception.
2007-06-09 13:57:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hcg Pregnancy Symptoms
2016-10-19 07:31:34 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The HCG hormone actually stope your body from attacking the "foreign object", the baby, and it's what causes you to feel ill. Symptoms usually start around 5 weeks. Most tests will give a positive result before you get symptoms, if they are sensitive.
2007-06-09 13:28:24 · answer #3 · answered by Melissa 7 · 1⤊ 4⤋
i think that i had symptoms around 3wks... very sore chest, stomach problems that almost got me to see my doc and a puffy stomach just take ept you can tell almost a week early
2007-06-09 13:30:12 · answer #4 · answered by i love being a mommy! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋