metal taste in mouth?

Question

just wondering why u get the metal taste in ur mouth when pregnant and how far along should u be when noticing it lol

Answer 1

I am not sure what causes it, but I had it before I missed my period/got my positive. It was one of the reasons I suspected I was pregnant. It came and went clear throughout the first trimester.

P.S. To all the idiot answers, google it, is is an actual pregnancy side effect.

Answer 2

Metallic Taste (Dysgeusia) Does it seem like you've been sucking on pennies in your sleep? Here's what you need to know about that metallic taste in your mouth, and how to make it go away. What it is: Dysgeusia is the medical term for a change in your sense of taste; most often, you'll get a sour or metallic taste (yuck!) that persists even when you're not eating. What causes the metallic taste: Hormones, and in particular estrogen, seem to play a role in controlling and moderating our sense of taste. And when you're pregnant, estrogen levels ? and hence your sense of taste ? may fluctuate widely. Plus, your sense of taste and your sense of smell are intimately connected, so pregnancy-related changes in your sense of smell may also lead to dysgeusia. What you need to know about it: For something we don't hear much about, dysgeusia is surprisingly common in pregnancy. Like morning sickness, it should get better (or, if you're lucky, disappear altogether) in your second trimester when those hormones begin to settle down a bit. What to do about it: Try banishing that metallic taste with acids. Focus on sour flavors such as citrus juices, lemonade, and ? assuming your tummy can handle them ? foods marinated in vinegar (pickles anyone? After all, you are pregnant). All these foods not only have the power to break through the metallic taste in your mouth, they also increase saliva production, which will help wash it away. You might also talk to your practitioner about changing your prenatal vitamin; some seem to lead to metal mouth more than others.

Answer 3

I never go the metalic taste. But some food started tasting weird wjen I was pregnant. Like watermelon tasted like alphalfa. My taste buds went back to normal after the baby was born.

Answer 4

Yes you do. As a mother of 6 that was one of the signs I had about 4 weeks or so along. That and excessive saliva and bright red palms and the urge to pee alot. Also getting dizzy standing up, sensitive to smells, notice the veins on your breasts are more visible due to increased blood flow. Congrats.
By the way, the metal taste is due from the hormonal change going on inside your body . It disappears about 8 weeks. God Bless.

Answer 5

Hi i got it around 3-4 months in to my pregnancy and it really affected my sense of taste & smell. Chicken especially just tasted wrong to me. I think it is caused by the acid in your stomach or something like that. Mine lasted about a month or so, i'm nearly 9 months gone now and now and again i burp and get it so i put it down to heart burn..

Not all women get it, i hope you don't coz it is a bit annoying!

Answer 6

With me it usually goes away about 16 -18 weeks but everybody's different.
Mint gum helps.

Answer 7

Have you checked your gums aren't bleeding ? Blood tastes fairly metallic. I've heard that the gums and teeth are susceptible during pregnancy.

Answer 8

I got it during the first few weeks but I constantly had a packet of xtra strong mints with me. It soon goes away x

Answer 9

I believe its caused by the increase of iron in your system. And it can happen around the time you are missing your first period.

Answer 10

That was one of the first signs for me. I don't know why but it did get on my nerves.