Question 1

how can u tell if ur areola is raised darkened and widen if u see them everyday and ur pregnant?, how can u tell the difference?

Accepted Answer

Take a preg test: If you have darker skin, the areola is usally darkened.  Areola darkening is not usually a first sign of pregnancy.  Early signs of preg are nausea, vomiting, fatigue & breast tenderness. Usu the linea nigra (dark vertical line on stomach) and other skin darkening happens later in pregnancy. 
If you don't want to be pregnant, use birth control.  If you want to be preg, take folic acid/prenatal vit.

Question 2

i have a few spots that look like hickeys n my areola but no bruise. i have no discharge or sore boobs. am i pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Take a test: If you think you might be pregnant check then check a home pregnancy test. They are cheap, reliable and available  at any pharmacy.  If you have abnormal skin lesions on your breasts then you should schedule a visit with a dermatologist to find out what is wrong. These are not symptoms of pregnancy

Question 3

what should my areolas look like if im pregnant?

Accepted Answer

They may become: Darker and larger with more pronounced montgomery glands.

Question 4

when a woman is pregnant, what do the areolas look like?

Accepted Answer

Areola: Areole darken in pregnancy.

Question 5

do darken areolas happen during the first 3 weeks of pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

: It rarely happens that early.

Question 6

at what week of pregnancy do you get darkened areolas and do they get really dark. my wife says hers got darker but. i dont notice it?

Accepted Answer

: Darkened areolas occurs in the first trimester, and get darker and larger in the second and third trimester. These changes are from hormonal changes.

Question 7

my areolas are getting darker. took a pregnancy test & its neg. what could be causing them to darken?

Accepted Answer

Lets review your que: Areola darkening is not an early sign of pregnancy. Darker signed people rend to have darker areolas. Changes in hormone levels can cause it. Early pregnancy usually has signs of fatigue nausea so if you have none of these symptoms it is most likely a normal phenomenon. If it is one sided then I would seek the help of a doctor

Question 8

darkened areolas and looks like the tip of my nipples are white. could this be a sign of pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Dark areolas: Yes this could be a sign of pregnancy.  When you miss your period then start doing urinary pregnancy tests to see if you are pregnant

Question 9

do areolas typically darken with age? over the past few days they've been sore and darkening&pretty sure not pregnant. 2wks until next period.

Accepted Answer

Age/pregnancy: nipples may darken during pregnancy and sometimes with age. Do a home pregnancy test.

Question 10

hi i have a quick question you see i have noticed that my areolaa have darkened a lot and it's been 2 days since i have missed my period i took a home pregnancy test yesterday but it came out negitive is that normal? should i wait? because my areolas have

Accepted Answer

Redo test in 4-5 day: If you are having unprotected sex, repeat the pregnancy test in 4-5 days, if you do not get a period by then. Areola may get darker due to increasing age.

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How can u tell if ur areola is raised darkened and widen if u see them everyday and ur pregnant?, how can u tell the difference?

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I have a few spots that look like hickeys n my areola but no bruise. i have no discharge or sore boobs. am i pregnant?

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What should my areolas look like if im pregnant?

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When a woman is pregnant, what do the areolas look like?

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Do darken areolas happen during the first 3 weeks of pregnancy?

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At what week of pregnancy do you get darkened areolas and do they get really dark. my wife says hers got darker but. i dont notice it?

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My areolas are getting darker. took a pregnancy test & its neg. what could be causing them to darken?

A member asked:

Darkened areolas and looks like the tip of my nipples are white. could this be a sign of pregnancy?

A member asked:

Do areolas typically darken with age? over the past few days they've been sore and darkening&pretty sure not pregnant. 2wks until next period.

A member asked:

Hi i have a quick question you see i have noticed that my areolaa have darkened a lot and it's been 2 days since i have missed my period i took a home pregnancy test yesterday but it came out negitive is that normal? should i wait? because my areolas have

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