Patient's question:
How many days into pregnancy can a test detect it? What are the symptoms of early pregnancy? My breasts usually get very sore during my monthly period, but this time they aren't. My last period was on the 15th of last month!Doctor's answer:
You can use a pregnancy test kit about 14 days after sexual intercourse. You can also go to the hospital to check blood HCG after your period is delayed for 7 days to confirm whether you are pregnant. Amenorrhea is the earliest and most important "signal" of early pregnancy. For women of childbearing age with a history of regular menstrual cycles and sexual activity, if the period is delayed by more than 10 days, pregnancy should be considered. If the period is delayed for more than 2 weeks, it is necessary to go to the hospital to check for factors or causes.2. Morning sickness: Most women may experience symptoms such as dizziness, fatigue, sleepiness, increased saliva production, poor appetite, nausea, and vomiting after pregnancy, usually occurring in the morning or when fasting. Some pregnant women have a strong preference for acidic and cold foods. These symptoms are known as morning sickness and usually disappear around the 12th week of pregnancy. For some women, the symptoms of morning sickness are particularly severe and last longer.
3. Increased frequency of urination: In early pregnancy, there may be an increase in the frequency of urination, which is caused by the pressure and stimulation of the bladder as the uterus expands. After the 12th week of pregnancy, the uterus moves outside the pelvic cavity, and the bladder is no longer compressed or stimulated, relieving the symptoms of frequent urination.
4. Changes in the breasts: After pregnancy, under the combined stimulation of estrogen and progesterone, the breasts begin to grow gradually from the start of pregnancy. The color of the nipples and areolas deepens, and dark brown nodules may appear around the nipples. After the 12th week of pregnancy, a small amount of clear liquid milk may be secreted.
5. Changes in basal body temperature: Women who measure their basal body temperature can determine early pregnancy. A normal basal body temperature of a woman follows a biphasic curve, meaning it is lower before ovulation and higher after ovulation. If the period does not arrive on schedule and the temperature remains elevated for more than 18 days, it indicates pregnancy.