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What Are The Early Signs And Symptoms Of Pregnancy?

i am 24 years of age. about 4 years ago i was told i had polstic ovarys i went on to conceive my daughter. me and my husband have been trying for a baby 3months now, my period is due in 2weeks times, although these few days a have been having bad cramps and i am very bloated, could this mean i am pregnant?? or i have just returned from hoildays in greece could it have been the different food that has left me bloated??
Mon, 20 Jul 2015
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Hallow dear,

Any symptoms without cessation of menstruation cannot be those of pregnancy.

The cardinal symptoms of pregnancy are:
1. Cessation of Menstruation
2. Nausea and vomiting
3. Frequency of urination
4. Breast symptoms -
- Engorgement
- Tenderness
- Darkening of areola and nipples with increase in the size of areola
- Secretions through the nipples

The first of these to show is cessation. Unless the menses have cessed, the other symptoms may appear due to may other causes.

The cramps and bloating feeling could be due to the fatigue of travel.

Wait to see whether you get your menses in time or not. If you miss the period, then you may think of investigating for pregnancy detection by urine pregnancy test and/or ultrasonography after 8-10 days of missed period.
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What Are The Early Signs And Symptoms Of Pregnancy?

Hallow dear, Any symptoms without cessation of menstruation cannot be those of pregnancy. The cardinal symptoms of pregnancy are: 1. Cessation of Menstruation 2. Nausea and vomiting 3. Frequency of urination 4. Breast symptoms - - Engorgement - Tenderness - Darkening of areola and nipples with increase in the size of areola - Secretions through the nipples The first of these to show is cessation. Unless the menses have cessed, the other symptoms may appear due to may other causes. The cramps and bloating feeling could be due to the fatigue of travel. Wait to see whether you get your menses in time or not. If you miss the period, then you may think of investigating for pregnancy detection by urine pregnancy test and/or ultrasonography after 8-10 days of missed period.