{"id":108715,"date":"2023-08-02T14:13:34","date_gmt":"2023-08-02T12:13:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ivi-fertility.com\/?p=108715"},"modified":"2023-08-02T14:13:34","modified_gmt":"2023-08-02T12:13:34","slug":"early-signs-of-pregnancy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ivi-fertility.com\/blog\/early-signs-of-pregnancy\/","title":{"rendered":"Early Signs of Pregnancy Before a Missed Period"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When you\u2019re trying to conceive, it\u2019s natural that all your senses are on high alert for any little changes that might be <strong>early signs of pregnancy<\/strong>. Everyone knows that the first strong indicator of pregnancy is a missed period, but what about <strong>early signs of pregnancy even before a missed period<\/strong>? Early symptoms can be difficult to distinguish from the normal pre-menstrual syndrome symptoms experienced by so many women. To add to the difficulty of being sure, all women are different and not everyone will experience all, or even any, of these <strong>common signs of pregnancy <\/strong>before a missed period.<\/p>\n<p>However, your body could be showing the <strong>first symptoms of pregnancy<\/strong> if you know what to look for. Read on for our IVI symptom-by-symptom guide to <strong>how to know if you are pregnant<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/ivi-fertility.com\/blog\/early-signs-of-pregnancy\/#What_happens_in_pregnancy_before_a_missed_period\" title=\"What happens in pregnancy before a missed period?\">What happens in pregnancy before a missed period?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ivi-fertility.com\/blog\/early-signs-of-pregnancy\/#What_are_the_early_signs_of_pregnancy\" title=\"What are the early signs of pregnancy?\">What are the early signs of pregnancy?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ivi-fertility.com\/blog\/early-signs-of-pregnancy\/#Heightened_sense_of_smell\" title=\"Heightened sense of smell\">Heightened sense of smell<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/ivi-fertility.com\/blog\/early-signs-of-pregnancy\/#Breast_changes\" title=\"Breast changes\">Breast changes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/ivi-fertility.com\/blog\/early-signs-of-pregnancy\/#Slight_bleeding_or_spotting\" title=\"Slight bleeding or spotting\">Slight bleeding or spotting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/ivi-fertility.com\/blog\/early-signs-of-pregnancy\/#Fatigue_as_a_sign_of_early_pregnancy\" title=\"Fatigue as a sign of early pregnancy\">Fatigue as a sign of early pregnancy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/ivi-fertility.com\/blog\/early-signs-of-pregnancy\/#Frequent_trips_to_the_loo\" title=\"Frequent trips to the loo\">Frequent trips to the loo<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/ivi-fertility.com\/blog\/early-signs-of-pregnancy\/#Mood_changes\" title=\"Mood changes\">Mood changes<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/ivi-fertility.com\/blog\/early-signs-of-pregnancy\/#When_to_look_for_help_with_fertility\" title=\"When to look for help with fertility\">When to look for help with fertility<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_in_pregnancy_before_a_missed_period\"><\/span>What happens in pregnancy before a missed period?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pregnancy begins when the fertilized egg which will become the embryo implants itself in the endometrium, the lining of the womb. This event triggers the start of the production of <a href=\"https:\/\/ivi-fertility.com\/blog\/hormones-early-pregnancy\/\">human Chorionic Gonadotrophin (hCG)<\/a>, and your body will produce this hormone in progressively larger amounts during the first trimester of your pregnancy.<\/p>\n<p>This is the hormone that a home pregnancy test is \u2018looking\u2019 for, and which will, if you take the test at the right time, confirm your pregnancy. However, at this point it is still too soon because levels are very low, for a pregnancy test to detect its presence. Even though it is undetectable through a test, it\u2019s still there and still having an impact on your body. Firstly, it stimulates the production of progesterone, another pregnancy hormone, and between the two of them, they can work to stimulate some of the <strong>symptoms of early pregnancy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_early_signs_of_pregnancy\"><\/span>What are the early signs of pregnancy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some of the signs of early pregnancy, even before a missed period, are like the symptoms of PMS and so for some women it can be difficult to tell the difference. Some women have strong and predictable symptoms of PMS, while others have very few or none. Likewise, some women will have durable signals of early pregnancy, for others, they can be very mild or even completely absent. Here\u2019s a quick rundown of what these symptoms may be.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heightened_sense_of_smell\"><\/span>Heightened sense of smell<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The hormonal changes that happen after implantation but before a missed period very often cause an olfactory super sensitivity. Smells that were mildly unpleasant before may become deeply nauseating, or odors which were previously pleasant, such as coffee or savory foods, could suddenly become smells that you wish to avoid. Nausea is a common symptom of pregnancy that normally comes along later, around four to six weeks, but for some individuals \u2018morning sicknesses\u201d can accompany the heightened sense of smell even at this very early stage.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Breast_changes\"><\/span>Breast changes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Breast changes often accompany PMS, with many women reporting a feeling of tenderness or heaviness. However, as a symptom of very early pregnancy, changes to how your breasts feel can be more pronounced. PMS symptoms are not often accompanied by changes to the nipples, but in early pregnancy you could notice a darkening or increase in the diameter of your nipples. In addition to these changes, there may be an increase in the tiny bumps, known as Montgomery\u2019s tubercles, on the areola, the circle around your nipple. These are always present but may suddenly become more prominent in early pregnancy.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Slight_bleeding_or_spotting\"><\/span>Slight bleeding or spotting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A very slight bleed or spotting a few days before your period is due could be caused by implantation bleeding. When the embryo implants in the womb lining, it sometimes causes a rupture of some tiny blood vessels in the endometrium which will show as a vaginal discharge. This can be mistaken for the early onset of your next period, but you can tell the <a href=\"https:\/\/ivi-fertility.com\/blog\/menstruation-vs-implantation-bleeding\/\">difference between menstruation and implantation bleeding<\/a> because it is usually brown or pinkish rather than period-red and only lasts from a couple of hours to a couple of days.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fatigue_as_a_sign_of_early_pregnancy\"><\/span>Fatigue as a sign of early pregnancy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Your body has a lot going on in these early days. Even though you don\u2019t have the increased pressures and bulk of the later stages of your pregnancy to deal with, unusual tiredness or even sudden overwhelming fatigue can be a signal that your body needs extra rest to adjust to the hormonal changes that are happening. Parents of newborns may advise you to make the most of it while you can!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequent_trips_to_the_loo\"><\/span>Frequent trips to the loo<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The same as with fatigue, the need for frequent urination in very early pregnancy can\u2019t be attributed to the bulk of your growing uterus pressing on your bladder. It has a different cause. The presence of hCG triggers an overall increase in blood volume, in preparation for supporting a developing embryo and placenta. This in turn has an impact on your kidneys which need to process a higher volume of liquids, leading to more frequent urination.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mood_changes\"><\/span>Mood changes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The mood swings that accompany changes in your hormonal balance are familiar to many women with PMS monthly. They are also an inevitable and natural part of being pregnant. Often this is not a symptom that you will experience until later in your pregnancy, towards the middle or end of the first trimester, but some women can feel the impact from the very early days.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_look_for_help_with_fertility\"><\/span>When to look for help with fertility<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re hoping to become pregnant and are not experiencing many or any of the <strong>symptoms of early pregnancy<\/strong>, remember that not all women notice anything at all, and the period we\u2019re talking about is only a matter of days. Some of these symptoms could be noticeable around seven days after conception, but you only must wait another seven days or so before you can take a home pregnancy test.<\/p>\n<p>If, despite your hopes, you haven\u2019t conceived after a year of trying, don\u2019t wait too long before looking for some help. You can browse our website to see which <a href=\"https:\/\/ivi-fertility.com\/assisted-reproduction-treatments\/\">diagnostic tests and treatments<\/a> are available, or just <a href=\"https:\/\/ivi-fertility.com\/ask-for-an-appointment\/\">get in touch with us directly at IVI<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"When you\u2019re trying to conceive, it\u2019s natural that all your senses are on high alert for any little changes that might be early signs of pregnancy. Everyone knows that the first strong indicator of pregnancy is a missed period, but what about early signs of pregnancy even before a missed period? 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