Phantom Pregnancy

A late period followed by an early one can occur due to various factors, including hormonal imbalances, stress, changes in weight, or lifestyle changes. Conditions such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) or thyroid issues may also contribute to irregularities in your menstrual cycle. Additionally, pregnancy or changes in contraception can affect the timing of your periods. If the irregularities persist or are concerning, it’s advisable to consult a healthcare professional for further evaluation.

Phantom limb syndrome can last for weeks to years, and in some cases, for the rest of a person's life. The intensity and frequency of phantom limb sensations may vary over time. Treatment options like therapy, medication, and prosthetic devices can help manage the symptoms.

A false pregnancy? Breed her as soon as you can.

But, unless you are positive there's a market for your rabbits, do not breed them at all. There are rabbits in shelters all over the country, and when their time runs out they are put down even if they're healthy. It's terribly irresponsible to add to this overpopulation, or to bring new lives into the world just to "cull" them because no one wants to adopt them. Even if you know there is a market for your rabbits, consider this: all those customers of yours could be rescuing rabbits from shelters, intend of buying your rabbits that don't even exist yet. However, the final point is this: if you don't know what you're doing, don't breed your bunnies: instead, spay/neuter them. False pregnancies are stressful for rabbits, and you're doing them a favour by spaying them. See the related questions below for more details.

The hormonal cycle of the bitch assumes that pregnancy has occurred after every cycle, whether or not a mating has taken place. She will therefore experience the physiological changes of pregnancy over the next 2 months. She will have an increase in progesterone production, milk production and an increase in appetite. She may even go into mild labour.

The caregiver may notice physical and emotional changes, particularly 8-9 weeks after her last season. She may exhibit a change in preferred diet to blander food, fluid retention, and a wish not to take her usual amount of exercise, and she may hoard toys and treat them as puppies. There may be restlessness, lack of appetite, panting, trembling, whining and nest-building at the time she would have given birth. There may be a degree of aggression to perceived threats. She will usually return to normal after 2-3 weeks, 48hrs after the birth would have occurred.

As this is a physiological occurrence which settles over 2-3 weeks, treatment is rarely needed. If possible try to reduce stimulation of the mammary glands, by reducing stroking and wiping, and not allowing the bitch to lick excessively, as these will increase prolactin release and further milk production.

Occasionally the bitch may become ill, by producing excessive milk, or other problems. She may need treatment to reduce milk production, such as diuretics or hormone treatment. Although some advocate reduced fluid intake to induce dehydration and reduce milk production, others feel that this may be unsafe.

It is rare (but not unknown) for bitches who are spayed (ovariohysterectomised), to exhibit these changes. Although the majority of the hormones are being produced by the ovaries, some are produced in the adrenal glands.

Yes it happens all the time.

This is a sign of endometriosis. Do you have any blood in your urine or when you pass something? Does it hurt when you have sex? There are different levels of endometriosis. If you are concerned, talk to a doctor.

Colon cleanses are never safe. They rid your body of the good bacteria that helps us digest food.

A horse who is experiencing a phantom pregnancy will have symptoms of an actual pregnancy. These symptoms include the horse being tired with a puffed up stomach.

False positives on home pregnancy tests are very rare. If you get a positive and believe that you are not pregnant, see your doctor and they can draw blood and do a beta hcg. This will show if you are pregnant for sure.

A ultrasound can and your doctor can tell if you're having a phantom pregnancy.

Pregnancy tests will be negative and there will be nothing to see on ultrasound.

I think I am experiencing a phantom pregnancy too. My period was over a week late but it was nothing but a couple days of brown bleeding. Now I have sore breasts, fatigue, food cravings, extra vaginal discharge, and major bloating but 3 negative urine tests. I think the abnormal period made me believe i was pregnant so therefor my body started to believe it and gave me symptoms with no baby in the oven. That's a phantom pregnancy.

menopause signifies and end to a woman's fertility, however it can take a number of years to go through the premenopause and pregnancy is still possible. Menopause is only complete once there has been no period for twelve months at least.

Hi :-) Yes it can be a symptom of pregnancy. But I wouldn't solely base one symptom of pregnancy. Motion sickness could be slightly worse for you now because it is very hot in the car, you are unwell or because the journey is longer for you. The hot weather does cause a lot of people to feel sick. Best thing to do is wait till your period arrives and do a HPT. If your period doesn't arrive, do the test and if it does arrive - you aren't pregnant. Good luck

I don't think that birth control stops bloating. At least it doesn't work for me. I still blow up like a balloon a few days before my cycle and I have taken birth control pills for about 15 years.

The hormonal cycle of the bitch assumes that pregnancy has occurred after every cycle, whether or not a mating has taken place. She will therefore experience the physiological changes of pregnancy over the next 2 months. She will have an increase in progesterone production, milk production and an increase in appetite. She may even go into mild labour.

The caregiver may notice physical and emotional changes, particularly 8-9 weeks after her last season. She may exhibit a change in preferred diet to blander food, fluid retention, and a wish not to take her usual amount of exercise, and she may hoard toys and treat them as puppies. There may be restlessness, lack of appetite, panting, trembling, whining and nest-building at the time she would have given birth. There may be a degree of aggression to perceived threats. She will usually return to normal after 2-3 weeks, 48hrs after the birth would have occurred.

As this is a physiological occurrence which settles over 2-3 weeks, treatment is rarely needed. If possible try to reduce stimulation of the mammary glands, by reducing stroking and wiping, and not allowing the bitch to lick excessively, as these will increase prolactin release and further milk production.

Occasionally the bitch may become ill, by producing excessive milk, or other problems. She may need treatment to reduce milk production, such as diuretics or hormone treatment. Although some advocate reduced fluid intake to induce dehydration and reduce milk production, others feel that this may be unsafe.

It is rare (but not unknown) for bitches who are spayed (ovariohysterectomised), to exhibit these changes. Although the majority of the hormones are being produced by the ovaries, some are produced in the adrenal glands.

Yes. You can have an ultra sound but most Dr's will not do one unless you have been confirmed pregnant by a blood and/or a urine test.

That can only be answered by a health care provider after a review of your individual history.

A positive pregnancy test is simply a rise in hormones secreted in urine or blood. False positive pregnancy tests are rare but can be caused by adrenal tumors, or possibly certain medications.

A false pregnancy test when a woman is actually pregnant means she isn't secreting the hormones in her urine yet, or they are high enough to be picked up by the test she uses. Blood test for pregnancy is more accurate.

I have asked the same question. I wondering if you tricked your body into thinking you are pregnant then will you go through the pain. I am surely having pain.

I'm no expert but i have been reading alot about symptoms of pregnancy. it could be that your pregnant. some times there is some bleeding even if your pregnant. best to talk to your doctor though

Somewhat, they have been proven to raise the chances of both participants dying during birth process.