Question 1

what is the difference cramp between early pregnancy 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 is excruciating. Best wishes either way.

Question 2

dizzy for almost 3 days, light red-brown spotting one day before period, tender breasts, very mild cramps, is it pms or early sign of pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

It could be the: Start of your period one day early. The red/ brown spotting is likely blood.  If you don't experience bleeding that is clearly your period - would  encourage you to take a pregnancy test.

Question 3

seven days before my period is due.  i have tender and heavy breasts with cramps and very light pinkish spotting.  pms or early pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

PMS: Seems that this is due to premenstual syndrome since it is before your period and cyclical.

Question 4

heavy cramps synonymous to pms on day 11 after iui, no breast tenderness or any other pregnancy related symptoms. bad sign?

Accepted Answer

Take a test : You can not draw conclusions regarding pregnancy based on these symptoms. If you think you might be pregnant check then check a home pregnancy test. They are cheap, reliable and available  at any pharmacy.  The best time is if you miss your period

Question 5

during pms is it normal for the cramps to be only in the vagina or is it pregnancy cramps? period is supposed to be in 5 days?

Accepted Answer

Take a test: The best way to determine the difference between menstrual cramps and pregnancy is through a pregnancy test. Cramps are not reliable way to determine if one is pregnant. Most do not have cramps during the early days of pregnancy before a menstrual cycle is even missed. Other causes of pelvic pain should be investigated if the pain continues.

Question 6

pms cramps are lighter and different this month. also having pain below my ribs. never had sex so pregnancy unlikely. what is causing this?

Accepted Answer

Your history of no: sex is helpful in ruling out many pregnancy related problems that could cause this.   Most commonly it due to a little more bleeding than normal when you ovulated. If it gets worse or you have nausea or vomiting, it could be from your GI tract(like gall bladder or appendicitis) and you would need to see a doctor

Question 7

if i had pull-out sex on day 22 of my normally 28-33 day cycle, how unlikely is pregnancy?  i believe i ovulated on the 18th day, and started having pms symptoms on day 25.  its now day 30, but i have no cramps or period and im feeling panicky :(

Accepted Answer

Pregnancy: Pregnancy is of course much more likely  to occur when sex is around the time of ovulation. But, never say never with regards to pregnancy. If you have missed your period, take a home pregnancy test. Pull out method is not effective to prevent pregnancy.

Question 8

pms isn't due for 9 days a lot of cramps and back pain was nauseous all last week and i'm very bloated possible pregnancy ?

Accepted Answer

Timing: PMS or period isn't due for nine days. If you haven't missed a period and are nine days until your next anticipated period - then these are not likely pregnancy symptoms. However, if sexually active and you miss a period - take a pregnancy test at that time to know. Take care.

Question 9

my period is 9 days late and ive taken pregnancy tests on day 4 and day 6 and they were negative. i dont have any pms symptoms and i usually have cramps before my period but nothing this time. is there a chance im pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Possibly yes. : If you are having intercourse,there's always a chance. Make sure you get a blood pregnancy test, those are the most reliable. Good luck!

Question 10

how late should my period be before taking a pregnancy test? i took one the first day i missed my period which is today it was negative..im having cramps and my usual pms symptoms..i had intercourse on oct 2nd and 12th unprotected?

Accepted Answer

1 week late: Home pregnancy tests are very accurate and not affected by foods, herbs, common illnesses, sexually transmitted diseases, vaginal spotting, or medications. A test is very accurate by 3 weeks after sex (3 weeks after when conception might have happened) or 1 week after missing a period. If done sooner, a negative result may be due to testing too early such as less than 2 weeks after conception.

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Dizzy for almost 3 days, light red-brown spotting one day before period, tender breasts, very mild cramps, is it pms or early sign of pregnancy?

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Seven days before my period is due. i have tender and heavy breasts with cramps and very light pinkish spotting. pms or early pregnancy?

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Heavy cramps synonymous to pms on day 11 after iui, no breast tenderness or any other pregnancy related symptoms. bad sign?

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During pms is it normal for the cramps to be only in the vagina or is it pregnancy cramps? period is supposed to be in 5 days?

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Pms cramps are lighter and different this month. also having pain below my ribs. never had sex so pregnancy unlikely. what is causing this?

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If i had pull-out sex on day 22 of my normally 28-33 day cycle, how unlikely is pregnancy? i believe i ovulated on the 18th day, and started having pms symptoms on day 25. its now day 30, but i have no cramps or period and im feeling panicky :(

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Pms isn't due for 9 days a lot of cramps and back pain was nauseous all last week and i'm very bloated possible pregnancy ?

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My period is 9 days late and ive taken pregnancy tests on day 4 and day 6 and they were negative. i dont have any pms symptoms and i usually have cramps before my period but nothing this time. is there a chance im pregnant?

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How late should my period be before taking a pregnancy test? i took one the first day i missed my period which is today it was negative..im having cramps and my usual pms symptoms..i had intercourse on oct 2nd and 12th unprotected?

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