A member asked:

Can hemorrhoids be an early preg symptom? i have mirena (levonorgestrel) and had sex right at ovulation 7 days ago.

5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Dr. John Fung answered

Specializes in General Surgery

No: Hemorrhoids occur in pregnancy due to the increased weight of the gravid uterus on the blood vessels that drain the pelvis, which can lead to congestion of the veins that are responsible for hemorrhoids. Also constipation is common in pregnancy, which increases the risk of hemorrhoids. But this is not a manifestation of early pregnancy.

Answered 7/26/2014

3.9k views

Thank
Dr. Gerard Honore answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

No: This is not a symptom or sign of early pregnancy; suggest you do a pregnancy test around the time of a missed period.

Answered 7/26/2014

3.9k views

Thank
Dr. Elizabeth Wallen answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

No. : Hemorrhoids are a sign of constipation and inadequate fiber and hydration not pregnancy. The only relevant early sign of pregnancy is missed period. That's it.

Answered 7/26/2014

3.9k views

Thank

Related Questions