Pregnancy is a blessing for most women as they have the ability to bring a new life, their own flesh and blood, into the world. However, some women are afraid of getting pregnant because they don’t want the added responsibility of caring for a child. If you fall into the latter category, you might find that you are experiencing symptoms of false pregnancy because you are taking the signs too seriously. Keep reading as this article will tell you about false pregnancy and how to recognize it. What is False Pregnancy? Pseudocyesis, commonly called false pregnancy, is a medical condition
What Is False Pregnancy And How to Recognize It – Causes, Signs and Tests
Sorry for the sexual references, but three days ago I gave my boyfriend a hand job and stuff got on my hands but I wiped it off. Then he fingered me but swears 100% that his hands were dry and nothing got on them & if so he wiped it off. I went to the bathroom like 15 minutes later and forgot to wash my hands first. My breasts are kind of sore and I have dull cramps. It’s only been three days, so is this just false pregnancy signs? Or could I actually be pregnant?
Hi Ashley, this should not have caused pregnancy signs so quick (3 days), if you have a delayed period however do not hesitate to do a pregnancy test.
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My name is Shibu. I had all those symptoms of pregnancy, but i am having my menstruation every month but is not normal one that i am used to. If i am pregnant i will be on 19 weeks, i can even feel the baby moving. i am scared that maybe the baby is growing outside my womb. I took preg test both negative but i dnt change. what can be the cause of all this. im very stressed
Hello there Mosibudi, do not hesitate to see your doctor as soon as you possibly can.
I missed my period back in October of 2016, took a test, it came back positive, then I proceeded to have my period the next two months, while experiencing pregnancy symptoms. And then I miss my period once again this month, and I took a pregnancy test today and it came back negative. It’s throwing me off, advice please
Hi there Kayla! You should visit a doctor and get yourself checked for pregnancy. Best Regards
Hi, I had a unprotected sexual encounter on December 5th. There was no penetration but there was contact. I got my period a week after that on December 11th ( but it was late for 3 days which had me really worried) and then I had my period again this month on January 8th. According to self- evaluation, I think I ovulated about 2-3 days ago on January 20th. Lately, I have been feeling little cramps in my lower belly, not sure if this is part of ovulation symptoms or pregnancy symptom. Last month, around December 20-26 I was pretty tired but I’m not sure if that’s because I sleep at past 2am every night. Now, I’m experiencing pain in one breast. Not sure if it’s a pregnancy symptom or if I bruised it while sleeping in class. Today, I tested and got a negative but it was Walgreens off brand test, not a branded one so I’m not sure. My boyfriend keeps telling me that I’m imagining it because I have already had two periods and feels like I ovulated too. what do you think? Is this a false pregnancy?
Hello Tiffany, if you have concerns about being pregnant wait a week and take a pregnancy test at morning time. All the best.
I took two pregnancy test and they both out negative but I’m experiencing these symptoms. If it’s been more than 5 weeks since the encounter and the test is negative, I should be fine right?
Hi there Tiffany! You should visit a doctor and get yourself checked. Best Regards
I have pregnancy symptoms but I took hpt it came back negative and I went to the clinic they checked my urine it still says negative, what might be wrong
Hi there Puseletso, if you took two pregnancy tests that returned negative then this might mean that you are not pregnant and that your symptoms might be associated to something else. If these symptoms persist do not insist to revisit your clinic for further testing.
I’m also going through that I miss my periods two months ago I did pregnant test which came negative, I’m waiting to see this month if I will get my periods, I got all pregnant sings I’m scared I might having false pregnant
Hi there Monica! Please refer to this article for information. Best Regards
I’m 19 years old. what happened is that between November and December 2016 I had very awkward periods, I missed my periods on November only went on the last day of the month then continued to the 1till the 2 of December. on the 14 I had sex with my bf. our routine often starts with unprotected sex then wen he feels the circulation he puts protection. I’ve been feeling bloated. on the 27i used freshen laxatives till the 28 per sachet then later I drank bicarbonate of soda. Same day at night went on my periods. could I be pregnant? is it normal to go on periods twice in 1 month?
Hello there Lerato, it is not normal to have a period twice for the month, however it does happen because of some abnormality. If you think you might be pregnant take a pregnancy test, if it reads as being negative see your doctor.
I had unprotected sex with my boyfriend on the 5 of December and I was supposed to see my periods on the 19th of December but I didn’t see them.I’ve even brought pregnancy test it was NEGATIVE but I’m still suprised cause I don’t see my periods and I’m feeling back pains is it possible that I’m pregnant while pregnancy test is NEGATIVE ??????
Hi Future, yes there have been cases where females are pregnant and took pregnancy tests which returned negative. This might be because it’s to easy to detect and it’s also dependent on the (sensitivity) type of pregnancy test. Repeat the test in a week’s time and do it first thing after you wake up in the morning.
Hello. My name is Chaz. I’ve taken three blood tests and my levels of pregnancy are all in the 800 and my blood test come back positive. I had two ultrasound and nothing has been found. I’ve been spotting brown blood last night. It comes and goes. The doctor said. I’m not developing a baby and I don’t have cancer or tumor’s. I don’t understand what’s going on. And No I’m not mental or wanted to make myself believe I was pregnant. If anything I was overly joyed. But I wasn’t prepared. The doctors said I was testing at 12 weeks. But I’am a medical mystery. And I have no signs of miscarriage.
Hi there Chaz! It might be the pregnancy hormones that have been detected in your blood due to some underlying cause. However, this issue of yours cannot be interpreted here. You should visit a specialist and get yourself checked. Regards
Hi, my girlfriend is having dizziness, weight gain, tenderness of breasts and nipples, belly seems to be getting bigger as well. All the signs and symptoms point to 12 or 13 weeks of pregnancy, especially since the first time she had sex was the first week in September. All her friends she tells thinks it’s pregnancy, her nurse friends say the same….even I think she is. She is in total denial about it. Unfortunately I’m not the one she had sex with, but she said she took a morning after pill the following day or days. She is only 17 and scared out of her mind to tell her parents. I’m her current boyfriend and I’m scared as well cause I don’t know what’s the problem and her inability to decide when to go the doctor is frightens me every day. I am wondering if it’s possible that it is all hormones tricking her or if she is actually pregnant?
I think the best bet is for her to see a GYN MD. Morning after pill is effective for 72 hours, more effective less than 72 hours, Advise her to see a doctor.
Hi, my name is Daisy and I am 17 years old. I have taken four pregnancy tests and each test came out negative. However, I’ve been paying very close attention to some changes in my body such as heavy bloating and a tenderness in my nipples. I have also been very tired lately, but I’m unsure if it’s because I have been sleeping late every day around 2AM (I know this is not helping my situation). Mentally, I am almost positive that this is a false-pregnancy, due to the obvious negative pregnancy test results. The heavy bloating and the tenderness in my nipples makes me believe that there STILL is a chance that I am pregnant. I am starting to become very frightened because I cannot find out another way, besides repeatedly saying “this is all in your head”, to convince my body that I’m not pregnant. It’s all getting to my head and I don’t know what to do. I have done so much as to get rid of my mirror in my room so that I won’t see the bloating. I also get dressed without looking down at my stomach. I know the best option for me is to take a blood test or have an ultrasound, but I cannot have my parents find out that there’s a possibility that I am pregnant. Please help me. I’m scared.
hi Daisy. when is your next period due? you should take a pregnancy test one week after you miss your period, preferably in the morning. That’s when the result is the most accurate.
I had unprotected sex for the first time ever but we did it 3 times, each time he pulled out which I know isn’t the smartest method. I had my period the next week after, it seemed like a regular period flow. Now in October about 4 weeks ago my friend and bf commented that it looks like my hips have gotten wider too. I also feel as if my stomach has gotten bigger. I am also a week late from my period this month too. In addition to that I am having constant cramps underneath my belly and my back has been hurting like crazy. I’ve taken a total of 4 hpt and they all came back positive. Help.. Am I pregnant?
Hi there Tiffany! If the tests are positive then you might be pregnant now. But sometimes, home tests can show wrong results. You should visit a doctor and get yourself checked. Regards
I am 19 years old and I don’t know if I am pregnant or not, I took a hpt which came out negative which would have been around the 5th week mark I believe & I went into the clinic about 4 days ago (0ct. 26, 2016) at what would have been 8 weeks, 5 days and got a urine test which came back negative. I recently stopped nexplanon on August 17th, 2016 & had unprotected sex on September 10, 2016. I didn’t believe anything was happening at first but then I started to feel different unlike any way I ever felt before. I wanna know could I be experiencing a phantom pregnancy. Please help. My stomach is beginning to feel hard & I’m always nauseated to where sometimes I barely want to eat. I just don’t feel right. Anyone going through the same thing?
I’ve had abdominal pain for the past like 9 days and I’m terrified of being pregnant.. I went to the gynecologist and the doctor.. my doctor dosent think I’m pregnant.. I remember this woman saying she felt pressure on her uterus and I think I feel that too.. but she was due any day.. I have been feeling like this since the 7th or 8th and took a test on the 10th and it came back negative I also took one a little bit before that and it also came back negative.. I’m really scared.. could that be triggering what I’m feeling?
i have all of the signs and symptoms you’ve mentioned above.does that mean I do have false pregnancy?
Hi there! You should visit a doctor and get yourself checked because it is possible that you may be having some other condition and you are relating it with false pregnancy. Regards
I feel fetal movement but pregnancy test come back either negative or faint positive
Hi Sandy, you should consult a doctor for this condition. Regards