Did you know that the symptoms for premenstrual syndrome or PMS and pregnancy are almost the same? Like many women, you might have mistaken the PMS symptoms for pregnancy signs, especially when conception is not planned. This has caused many to wait anxiously for up to a fortnight to find out whether or not conception took place because of the similarity in the symptoms for PMS or pregnancy. For this reason it is important to understand the difference between the symptoms. First and foremost, it can be extremely difficult for you to stay patient for two weeks, which is between
PMS or pregnancy – Difference Between PMS and Pregnancy Symptoms
Hi Emily, I had my last period on 9th February and had sex on 18th February. I haven’t had my period again till now. I did a urine pregnancy test and it was negative. I’ve also went for a scan test and I was told that I am not pregnant but I’ve still not had my period. Please, what should I do? April has almost ended and I’ve still not seen anything.
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Comment Text*I have been having this symptoms before my monthly periods start, abdominal pain, lower backache, yeast infection, a little tired, trickling nipples, what could be the problem. Please help.
Lilian
Hi Lilian, is it happening every month for sometime now or it happened only once?
All the symptoms except yeast infection, are common before period. But yeast infection is a different thing. Yes, the possibilities of yeast infection increase at the time of period as estrogen level increases. In case it was your first time having yeast infection, please schedule an appointment with a doctor. All the best!
Hi. I need help. I’m having cramps (a lot), I feel like my belly is swollen and my breast hurts. My period was never regular. So it came every 2 months or so. My last period was on February 18 and I’ve been having this symptoms from about 2 weeks now. I took a pregnancy test and came negative. Could I be pregnant?? Thank you for your help.
Hi Andy, the signals do sound like pregnancy but as your period are irregular, it may be too early for the test to give accurate results. I would suggest that you wait for 2 more weeks and then take the test again. All the best!
Hi Emily! I’ve recently gotten off birth control that I was on since I had a miscarriage. My last shot was due March 14. It was missed . I began my period on the 16th. It ended on the 21st or 22nd. I had sex twice during the 24th Through the 1st. Then had sex again on the 10th of April. All week I’ve been bloated . White discharge, no smell. And as of yesterday, my breasts have been sore. Been sleeping more than usual, and menstrual pains all week . Pregnancy, ovulating or period?
My last period came on March 24. based on a 28 day cycle I should have ovulated on April 7. 5 days past ovulation. I started cramping in my lower abdomen and thighs and it stopped on day 6 past ovulation. I noticed it would stop when I got up and moved around which is not normal for my periods. since about day 6 or 7 past ovulation I’ve experienced very very mild but constant nausea. My last stool on 8 dpo (the first in a few days) was rather hard. And now today on day 9 after ovulation my legs are beginning to cramp again. My period is due on April 21. what are your thoughts? I know the only sure way to know would be a positive pregnancy test.
My cycle is like clockwork, coming every 32 days and lasting for 5 days. I experienced a miscarriage on February 8/9, and my period came March 11. We are actively trying, and I’m now going on 4 days late (which is unusual). I have lower back aches and slight cramping – it feels like I’m going to start any moment. I had excessive discharge this month, where I felt like I peed myself sometimes, as I had blood mid-cycle when I wiped (thought it was ovulation bleeding). My boobs don’t feel any different than normal period symptoms, I don’t have any good aversions (that I can tell of), and my sense of smell seems a bit heightened but I can’t tell if it’s real or all in my head.
And the kicker- the First Response home pregnancy tests that I have taken have all been negative.Thoughts?
It is normal for the cycle to change after an abortion. Give yourself some time before you try to conceive again. Your body is just going through hormonal changes.
I think she shared it was a miscarriage, not an abortion. Sorry for your loss Ashley. It sounds like some is going on, good luck!
Technical terms… A miscarriage is a “spontaneous abortion”. Unfortunate connotations, I’m sure she meant no offense
Hey Ashley, I can relate… I’ve been thinking its all in my head too…
Suffer from irregular periods. Last cycle was Dec 20. Medroxyprogesterone induced. Currently experiencing bloating, leg pains, cramping, constipation, and acne. Does this sound like pregnancy?
Last period was February 17, 2016. The most I ever skipped was 30 days and then my period would come on the first of the next month. Well, no blood, stomach aches, lower backaches, leg aches, extremely tired to the point where I don’t want to do anything except sleep yet I have a hard time sleepy sometimes. I feel different. Possible pregnancy, or something else?
Your period is significantly delayed. It’s best to take a pregnancy test first to confirm or rule out pregnancy. Take the test and inform us of the results.
Hello. I am having a delayed period.My menstrual cycle is always 27-34 days and its almost in the 40days without blood.It was suppose to have come on the 28th march – 1st april but still no blood.I started getting my normal pms almost a week ago.Tender breast,abdominal cramps which feels like its coming.The last time i had sex was 22nd January and i had my menses on the 29th January, and 28th February but it hasnt kam again. I have done 2 pregnancy test and both were negative. I have had regular periods for a while eventho sometimes is irregular. I have also been on medication for candida and gram positive cocci, some of the drugs given where metronidazole,ciprofloxin,clomatridazole vaginal insert e.t.c and an injection was giving through my veins. What is causing the delay of my menses could i b pregnant or its the cause of the medication. Please help me, i want to know my stand.
Hi Miriam, pregnancy should not be the reason here as you have already had regular period after last sex. Most likely the late period is due to your medication.
Hi Emily
I’ve been really nervous and stressed lately and im not sure what to do I’ve missed my period and my breast have just started to hurt not long ago and just started to feel cramps that don’t hurt and come and go other than that I have been fine I’m to nervous to take a pregnancy test and my boyfriend told me that he’s never came in me which I believe him and I’ve also never felt it and I think my period is still irregular is it possibly my period just delayed?
Hi Destiny, yes pregnancy is not the only reason for these symptoms. How many days late is it? And what is the usual number of days in your period cycle?
It’s usually 29-30 days and about 12 days late.
Hi im Lyn I had my period this march 11 and ended 12 and I had sex with my boyfriend march 21 can I get pregnant? now my breast is hurting me.
I slept with my boyfriend on 13 February, got my period on 17 February. This month however, my period was extremely light, it was on and off for 3 days, a light watery pink colour and I had 1 large clot. My appetite has increased, I’m more thirsty than usual, I urinate frequently and I sleep a lot more. Is it possible I could be pregnant?
Hey! I’m looking for some advice. I’m guessing my period is due in the next 8 days but back in February I messed up my pill quite a bit and had a really light nearly non-existent period. I have stayed off the pill since to let me body figure things out.
Recently I have had a raised temp I’m normally so cold so it’s very out of character my moods have been crazy irrational very emotional, I’ve also had this cramp way down below my belly button that goes from hip to hip and feels like a major torn muscle. I’ve been tired cranky no appetite and then starving. I’ve also been having wild vivid dreams…it’s totally out of my ordinary PMS symptoms I’m starting to feel like I’m just not myself and I cannot explain why! I’ve taken two pregnancy tests, one 2 weeks ago another a week ago – both were negative??
I’d be super happy if I was pregnant but I’d really like some mommies to tell me how they felt and could I be??
my breast normal sore when I get my periods but since I had my periods on the 14 Feb my breast are still sore and tenderness I thought that will pass but I’m still like that even my nipples has start to be sensitive don’t want to be touch by anything. I start having stomach cramps very tense one to the point I feel I’m struggling to breath and my temperature been high but that last for hour and half so for two days, I still have stomach cramps but they are not that intense as before so I took pregnant test and it was clear negative. but I’m still experience stomach cramps and bit of nausea but I haven’t vomit and my breast are still sore and tender, so in last pass day I have been experience pains like periods pains but the weird thing is that I haven’t get my periods yet(I’m 6 days late). I don’t have much appetite and I feel sleepy during the day when I’m at work
please help me, I’m still waiting to see if my periods won’t come before I go to the doctor
Hi Amohelang, have you got your period by now? If not, please consult a doctor.
Hi Emily I havent got my periods yet.. yes I’m going to the doctor before the end of the week. Thank u
Hi everyone… I finally went to the doctor and I found out I’m definitely pregnant(7weeks)
Thanks guys for listening to my problem
I am feeling pains on my nipple,feel heavy,dizzy,feeling sleepy all the time. what do you think? Am i pregnant?
Hi Nech. The only way to know for sure is to take a pregnancy test or see your doctor. Good luck to you.
Hey guys. So my period isn’t supposed to come for two weeks and I’m crampy already. I never have early symptoms. My boyfriend (ex. Ew) and I hooked up on the 2nd and I should have my period between the 22nd/25th I’m not sure of the date. Am I just out of whack having early PMS symptoms? It’s too early for an at home test. I’ve had some other symptoms too like EXTREMELY tired and tender but not super sore boobs. My moods are crazy but that’s normal haha. I read somewhere your hair stops shedding and mine has (I’m a total shedder). I’m not sure if I’m just in my head thinking I’m about to be a single mom or if for some reason my cramps are just coming early and Mother Nature hates me. I’ve been a lot hungrier (typical for PMS at times) but also a little nauseous which is new. But I don’t know if that (and being tired) is from being sad lately. Like when I eat or don’t eat when hunger hits i get very nauseous. It’s weird. Help 🙁
Hi Jen, in my opinion, wait till your period time. There is no positive outcome of getting nervous right now. 🙂