Avail NYC exists to be a safe haven for women and men facing an unexpected pregnancy or seeking support after an abortion. We are not a medical provider.
While a delayed or missed menstrual period is a common sign of pregnancy, there are other signs you might be pregnant that occur before you notice a missed period. According to a poll conducted by the
American Pregnancy Association, a missed period was the first sign of pregnancy for only
29% of the women surveyed.
Here are 11 things to look for other than a missed period:
While some women might not experience any of these signs of pregnancy for several weeks, others might experience signs within days after conception. All of these symptoms can, of course, be caused by issues other than pregnancy. If you have experienced one or more of these symptoms, however, and think you could be pregnant, it might be time to take a pregnancy test.
Avail NYC offers free, self-administered laboratory-quality pregnancy tests, which can detect pregnancy hormones ten days after conception and provide results within three to five minutes. If you think you could be unexpectedly pregnant or want to discuss your pregnancy options with one of our client advocates, make an appointment today.
Changes in hormones can cause some interesting pregnancy symptoms like peeing more frequently, finding it impossible to sleep, food or smell aversions, hot flashes, and vivid dreams.
It is possible to get a false negative pregnancy test. Research reveals that up to 5% of pregnancy tests yield a false negative result, often due to taking the test too soon or using diluted urine. If you still suspect you are pregnant, retake the pregnancy test 3-5 days later.
Implantation cramps occur 7-10 days after conception and can feel similar to menstrual cramps. While some people experience moderate to severe cramping with their period, implantation cramps tend to be milder in intensity. Some people report feeling light pulling, tingling, or prickling sensations with implantation cramping.
The next step after a positive urine pregnancy test is a blood pregnancy test done in a doctor's office. Blood tests are primarily used to see if there is a potential issue with the pregnancy or some other complicating factor (such as an ectopic pregnancy or chemical pregnancy).
Avail NYC exists to be a safe haven for women and men facing an unexpected pregnancy or seeking support after an abortion. We are not a medical provider.
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