Patient's question:
I am 34 years old, married for three years, and still haven't been pregnant. Additionally, I haven't taken any contraceptive measures, so I'd like to go to the hospital for a check-up. Please ask: When do pregnancy symptoms appear?Doctor's answer:
General early pregnancy symptoms usually appear around six weeks after the menstrual period stops, as this is when the body continuously excretes increasing levels of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG). Subsequently, nausea and vomiting may occur, especially severe vomiting after going to bed in the morning. You may feel constantly tired and lacking energy, with a strong desire to take naps. At this point, pregnancy can be confirmed. Later, frequent urination and breast enlargement may follow.