Patient's question:
A week ago, I had sex with my boyfriend. For a few days after, nothing happened. But this morning, my lower abdomen started hurting constantly, and I felt nauseous and vomited while brushing my teeth. My best friend told me I might be pregnant. What kind of help do I need: What are the early signs of pregnancy?Doctor's answer:
During the early stages of pregnancy, almost every pregnant woman will experience early pregnancy symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, aversion to greasy foods, cravings for sour flavors, a full upper abdomen, and constipation. Some pregnant women may develop a strong aversion to or preference for certain foods, such as very sour or out-of-season foods, right after becoming pregnant. Other symptoms may include abnormal taste perception. Women who usually smoke may find the smell of cigarettes extremely unpleasant at this time, leading them to quit automatically. Some women who previously drank alcohol may also experience aversion to the taste of alcohol when they first become pregnant. If a woman usually has regular menstrual cycles and her period does not arrive one week later, she should first consider the possibility of pregnancy. The immediate priority is to visit a hospital for blood HCG testing, urine HCG testing, and ultrasound to determine if she is pregnant.