Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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 2

how are pms symptoms and early pregnancy different?

Accepted Answer

Use a HPT: Because there can be some overlap in symptoms, the easiest way to differentiate is by taking a pregnancy test. By the time a woman is having classic pregnancy  symptoms- a pregnancy test can be read.

Question 3

can you tell me about early pregnancy symptoms vs pms?

Accepted Answer

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. If you are trying to get pregnant or not trying the wait can be excruciating. Best wishes either way.

Question 4

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

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Does period follow: They actual can be quite similar. Whether or not your period comes is often the only way to tell them apart.

Question 5

is it normal for my pms symptoms to be the same as early signs of pregnancy?

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Yes: Certain pms can be the same as pregnancy symptoms such as breast tenderness and swelling, even pelvic cramps.

Question 6

i want to know what is the difference between pms cravings vs pregnancy cravings?

Accepted Answer

There may not: Be a significant difference.

Question 7

what is the difference between having pms symptoms and early pregnancy symptoms?

Accepted Answer

PMS &amp; pregnancy: Premenstrual syndrome symptoms occur before periods and early pregnancy symptoms occur after missing periods .

Question 8

if you have no pregnancy symptoms and no normal pms symptoms can you be pregnant?

Accepted Answer

YES: Sometimes pregnancy symptoms lag behind.

Question 9

pms like anger a sign of pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

See Below: The best way to tell if you're pregnant is to take home pregnancy test that you can buy at any drugstore. If still concerned, talk to your obgyn good luck!

Question 10

experiencing bloating: pms or pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Neither exactly: One can have bloating before the period, but while it can feel awful, it is not called pms.Pms is only diagnosed on emotional symptoms - irritability, tension, or unhappiness - that appear predictably before the period, reduce or disappear just before or during and remain absent until the next cycle. Pregnancy may or may not include bloating. Unpleasant gas can happen to anyone - ask your doctor.

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