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What Are The Early Signs And Symptoms Of Pregnancy?

hello. I had intercouse with a man for the first time in probably three years. I am on the pill and he used protection as well. My period is lighter than normal and i have not seen the bloody i am guess egg material pass through my period i normally do. Could i be pregnant? Or could there be another cause
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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If you are regular in taking your birth control pills, if he has used condom also correctly, the chances of pregnancy are very remote as both the methods are highly reliable and has a very good success rate. However, for you information and guidance, I am giving following information to you:
The symptoms of early pregnancy - in first three months are:
1. Missing a period
2. Nausea and vomiting
3. Frequency of urination
4. Breast Changes -
* Engorgement and tenderness
* Brownish discolouration of nipples and areola. This happens in first pregnancy and is permanent change.
* Increasing the size of areola
* Clear secretions from nipple on squeezing
However, pregnancy is never diagnosed on any of these symptoms. For confirmation of pregnancy, clinical examination is necessary. To support the clinical diagnosis, urine pregnancy test and/or ultrasonography after 8-10 days of missed period is performed. Beta hCG test is highly specific and sensitive which can give reliable results within 2-3 days of missed period.
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What Are The Early Signs And Symptoms Of Pregnancy?

If you are regular in taking your birth control pills, if he has used condom also correctly, the chances of pregnancy are very remote as both the methods are highly reliable and has a very good success rate. However, for you information and guidance, I am giving following information to you: The symptoms of early pregnancy - in first three months are: 1. Missing a period 2. Nausea and vomiting 3. Frequency of urination 4. Breast Changes - * Engorgement and tenderness * Brownish discolouration of nipples and areola. This happens in first pregnancy and is permanent change. * Increasing the size of areola * Clear secretions from nipple on squeezing However, pregnancy is never diagnosed on any of these symptoms. For confirmation of pregnancy, clinical examination is necessary. To support the clinical diagnosis, urine pregnancy test and/or ultrasonography after 8-10 days of missed period is performed. Beta hCG test is highly specific and sensitive which can give reliable results within 2-3 days of missed period. I hope you have got the answer for your query.