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Can you please tell me what the warning signs of pregnancy would be??
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by Larry Siegel: (06/24/2004)
Hi and thanks for taking the time to write in. I assume that by "warning signs of pregnancy" you mean signs that would indicate a woman might be pregnant. If this is not a correct assumption, please let me know. The first physical sign that is most reliable is when a woman misses her period for 4 weeks. There are other things that may account for this, but it is generally considered the first indication. If she were to have an exam by a gynecologist, he or she would notice some changes in the cervix and the pelvis. Along with those changes, the doctor may also detect what is called "Hegar's Sign", a softening of the uterus just above the cervix. She might also notice that the color of the vaginal lips, as well as the vagina itself, goes from it's usual pink color to a more purplish one. At this point, the woman would be about 8 weeks pregnant; about the earliest one can tell. After that, she may start experiencing more physical symptoms like nausea and vomiting, fatigue, painful or uncomfortable swelling of the breasts, and quite possibly severe mood swings.
The best way for a woman to tell if she's pregnant or not is to get a pregnancy test from a doctor or family planning clinic, like Planned Parenthood. She can have it done confidentially so noone has to find out.
I hope this was helpful for you. Please feel free to write back if you have any other questions or concerns. Take care and be well.
Larry SiegelReviewed by Sexual Health Editorial Team
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