Question 1

what are pms or pregnancy symptoms?

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Classic pregnancy: Sxs begin when period is missed or thereafter (6-8 wks).  Sx’s can include: tender /swollen breasts, nausea or vomiting; lack of period; ^ frequency of urination; headaches, insomnia, fatigue. Moodiness, mild cramping, food cravings ; aversions; passing gas; enlarging waist line ; ^ white, milky vaginal discharge. **pms sxs can include feeling tearful, irritability, mood swings, anger, depressed &gt;.

Question 2

are symptomps of pms and pregnancy same?

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Yes, likely related : To surge in hormone levels- estrogen and progesterone. Symptoms can include bloating , mood swings , breast fullness/ tenderness , anxiety , depression , food cravings etc.

Question 3

how can i separate pregnancy symptoms and pms symptoms?

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Pregnancy test: Do a pregnancy test.  If your  symptoms persist and are bothersome, consult a practitioner.  When was your last normal period?

Question 4

what is the difference between pregnancy and pms symptoms?

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They are similar: Early pregnancy can have nearly identical symptoms to PMS, even the mild cramping.  Some people report that their breasts are even more tender when pregnant .  Some people report greater fatigue during early pregnancy as opposed to PMS   The early symptoms are similar that only a pregnancy test can tell you for sure

Question 5

i'm wondering why are pregnancy symptoms and pms so similar?

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They aren't: You might mean the physical symptoms like bloating, abdominal cramps, constipation, breast swelling/tenderness, cyclic acne, joint/muscle pain which can be awful, but are not pms. Pms is only diagnosed on emotional symptoms - irritability, tension, or unhappiness - that appear predictably before the period, reduce or disappear just before & during and remain absent until the next cycle.

Question 6

how to tell the difference between pregnancy symptoms and pms?

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Do Pregnancy test : Although the r similar in many ways , they have their own share of differences.

Question 7

what's the difference between pregnancy symptoms and pms symptoms?

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No symptoms: Pregnancy is asymptomatic until a missed period. PMS is the prodrome of the impending start of the period.

Question 8

i want to know what is the difference between pms and pregnancy symptoms?

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Hindsight: The only reliable differentiation is a positive pregnancy test. Every period is different and every pregnancy is different. A lot of times you will be able to tell in hindsight that your pregnancy symptoms were pregnancy and not pms, the distinction can be very subtle, but it can be obvious too. Whether you are trying to get pregnant or not the wait is excruciating. Best wishes either way.

Question 9

need advice on what is the the difference between pms and pregnancy symptoms?

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Usually can't tell: The only reliable differentiation is a positive pregnancy test. Every period is different and every pregnancy is different. A lot of times you will be able to tell in hindsight that your pregnancy symptoms were pregnancy and not pms, the distinction can be very subtle, but it can be obvious too. Whether you are trying to get pregnant or not the wait is excruciating. Best wishes either way.

Question 10

what are the earliest possible signs of pregnancy and how can i tell if it's pregnancy or pms?

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Pregnancy tests: Home pregnancy tests are very accurate. They are the same tests used in a doctors office. They can detect a pregnancy 7-10 days after conception. The best time to take one is when you miss your period.  If you doubt the result you can repeat it in 1-2 days. If you were pregnant the hormone level would rise enough for detection.

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