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Phantom Pregnancy
Phantom pregnancy is the psychological condition that occurs when a female experiences pregnancy symptoms but is not pregnant.
91 Questions
Can you test for pregnancy without blood urine or home test?
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.
Is it safe to get pregnant after a DNC?
That can only be answered by a health care provider after a review of your individual history.
How could you get a false pregnancy?
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.
What symptoms do dogs get when they have a phantom pregnancy?
The only difference between a phantom pregnancy and a real pregnancy is that with a phantom pregnancy you are not actually carrying a baby and you will usually have a period and a negative pregnancy test. You will have the same symptoms as a regular pregnancy and they can last at least as long as 7 months.
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Will you experience your periods during a phantom pregnancy?
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.
Is it normal to have light cramping and tender breasts 3 days after your period?
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
Can phantom fetal kicks prevent pregnancy?
Somewhat, they have been proven to raise the chances of both participants dying during birth process.
What happens during a phantom pregnancy?
Here is some input and advice from FAQ Farmers on the subject:
- I am experiencing what you call "phantom pregnancy". I am having all the symptoms, heartburn,morning sickness, bloating and a missed period. I have taken 3 hpt and a blood test and all of them came up negative. I guess when you worry or wish so much that you can almost "think" yourself to be pregnant.
- I have been having weird phantom pregnancy too, but mine are a little stranger, my husband had a vasectomy three years ago, I have had no missed periods although I am getting more clots and stuff, but I seem to be getting strange kicking movements in my stomach, even my husband can feel some. I have done a pregnancy test which was negative.
- I am currently experiencing what i believe to be a phantom pregnancy, my breasts are producing milk, I'm bloated am constantly tired , legs ache etc. This is the second time this has happened to me i have a 2 year old son & no desire at all to have another child. I don't know why this is happening to me & it is really weird. I also feel like there is a baby in there moving when i know there is not my pregnancy tests are negative but i haven't had a period for nearly 3 months & don't know whether to carry on taking my pill & having sex as i don't know if this will make it better or worse
- I am experiencing nausea, milk production, achy legs, bloated, constantly tired, etc., but am having my period. I am not pregnant. My doctor said that sometimes when hormones are so mixed up (in my case my adrenal gland is on overload) your breasts can produce milk even a year after you've quit nursing. She also said that the body can do all these things before a period.
- I too have been having a phantom pregnancy, I look as though I am about 5 months pregnant, I've been having morning sickness, mood swings, extreme tiredness and my periods have stopped, I'm even having movement in my stomach which my husband and friends can also see, but all the tests have came back negative, I feel like I'm going crazy!
- I can't believe it has happened to me. I've had three urine tests one blood test and one ultra sound today. I couldn't believe I was not pregnant. I look 4 and a half months pregnant. My stomach is huge. I have felt it kicking. my breasts are leaking milk. I have 2 children already so I know the symptoms.I am sort of clucky but we were looking at fostering. now I know phantom pregnancy really exists. I still can't believe I'm not pregnant. I know what it feels like when a baby kicks.
- I get around 4 phantom pregnancies every year for over 10 years and each time they are more psychologically devastating and more realistic. The hospital consultant I was referred to told me he'd never heard of phantom pregnancies. I'm seeing a clinical psychologist to sort it out but I have had 3 since I've been seeing her.
- I'm Experiencing A Phantom Pregnancy Now. Ive Missed A Period And I'm Getting All The Symptoms, The Morning Sickness BackAche The Constant Tiredness. Ive Lost Count Of The Home Pregnancy Tests Ive Had, And have got An Appointment With The doctor To Do one Tomorrow. Worst Feeling In The World Because I Can Feel My Tummy stretching And It Feels Like Theres Someone Moving around In There!
- I think i am experiancing a phantom pregnancy. I had a miscarraige three weeks ago but i still am having symptons but could do with some advic as its really upsetting me as i am convincing myself i am still pregnant. I am producing collostrum from my right breast, my stomach is ever increasing to swell, i look about five to six months gone, i feel movement like bubble or slight kicks, pregnancy test are negative. Please someone advise me that this is normal as i feel like i am going nuts!!!!.....
- I think i am experiancing a phantom pregnancy, my periods are normally on time but this month they were nearly 2 weeks late i did some tests and they came up positive! i have been having the morning sickness and the tiredness i remember what it was like as already had a son so i remember everything that happend with last pregnancy!i really thought i was preggers then on Sunday i started bleeding and there was cots and everything ( sorry tmi ) i spent the whole day in hospital they did 4 urine samples and a blood test but they all came back negative, they said that there was no chance that i had had a mc!! i don't understand it i truly thought i was preggers and noone can explain what is going on!! can anyone help me please im so confused and feel like everyone is laughing at me!!
The DNC is the Democratic National Committee. But I suspect you meant "D&C" or "D and C." That is an abbreviation of a medical procedure known as Dilation and Curettage, which is the scraping of the lining of the uterus. It is frequently done after miscarriage. If you google on D&C (no spaces), a number of good hits are returned. WebMD is another excellent medical resource.
How soon try and get pregnant after dnc?
You must be really worried. This question is on here like 4 times. I know that you are probably stressed out beyoned all else. If you think that you are pregnant, make a doctor appointment and have them do a blood test to see. Good luck and God Bless:)
During a D&C procedure, the patient is told to lie on her back and her legs are placed on the stirrups. The doctor then inserts a speculum into the vagina to open the lower part of the uterus which is the cervix. Once it is open, the uterine lining will be scraped using a spoon-shaped instrument called a curette. Sometimes, a cannula will be used to suck out the remaining contents in the uterus.
Is it possible to be pregnant and have low hcg levels that it doesnt show on a pregnancy test?
No. You will have HCG levels in your system if you are pregnant. If you are very early on, it could show negative, you don't start producing HCG until the baby is implanted.
How do you stop having phantom pregnancy?
Some women may be on birth control that only gives them 4 periods a year so the missing a period symptom may not be obvious for them. Some women also never experience morning sickness. Without suspicion, you may pass any other symptoms off as something else.
Phantom Kicks but not pregnant?
YES!! After my first son was born I noticed what felt like kicks inside my belly (and not always in the same spot). He was 9 mos. old when I got pregnant with my second son and since I have had him(he's now 2) I have had phantom kicks all day long, EVERYDAY!!! What is it?
What condition applies for you to qualify to receive statutory maternity pay?
what conditions applies for you to qualify to recieve statutor maternity pay
What is the Phantom of the Operas real name?
The phantom of the opera's real name is Erik, but if you mean his real real name then its Gerard Butler.
Yes, dicyclomine (DNC) can potentially affect fertility, although it is not commonly associated with infertility as a primary side effect. It may cause issues such as altered menstrual cycles or reduced fertility in some individuals. However, more research is needed to fully understand its impact on reproductive health. If you have concerns about fertility and dicyclomine, it’s best to consult a healthcare professional.
How do you tell when your most fertile when you dont have a menstrual period?
you cant really you technically need a period to be fertile because if you are producing eggs when they are not being fertilised they need to be washed out by bleeding but that doesnt mean you cannot get pregnant if you write down any pains and twinges you should be able to see when your body is ovulatingb but dont hold your breath as your body may not be doin it right my best advice is go to the doctors and ask for the pill so you can regulate your periods then stop taking it and you should be regular enough to get pregnant properly :)
Yes you can but it is also possible for the sterilisation to of not completely sterilised you and this could result in pregnancy. See your doctor for a pregnancy blood test and a check on your hormones.
Four pregnancy tests are unlikely to be wrong, you are probably pregnant. Not everyone has symptoms the same not even the same woman in different pregnancies.
What do you use the bathroom for?
You generally use the restroom to urinate or to defecate. You might also use it for fixing your hair, brushing your teeth, washing your face, and washing your hands. You might also use it if you have to vomit.
It's most likely nothing.. Your body is probably changing and settling down and you'll probably find that your period wont be heavy anymore.
