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Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a set of physical and psychological symptoms that occur a few days to a few weeks before your period. Implantation symptoms, on the other hand, appear due to the implantation of a fertilized egg in your womb, meaning you are pregnant. Both PMS and implantation can happen around the same time in your menstrual cycle, so it can be difficult to tell the difference between them. However, there are a few differences in symptoms if you pay careful attention. | Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a set of physical and psychological symptoms that occur a few days to a few weeks before your period. Implantation symptoms, on the other hand, appear due to the implantation of a fertilized egg in your womb, meaning you are pregnant. Both PMS and implantation can happen around the same time in your menstrual cycle, so it can be difficult to tell the difference between them. However, there are a few differences in symptoms if you pay careful attention. | ||
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== Steps == | == Steps == | ||
=== Noticing Signs of Implantation and Early Pregnancy === | === Noticing Signs of Implantation and Early Pregnancy === | ||
| − | #Check for spotting. If you aren't about to have your period, spotting may be a sign of implantation. Normally, this spotting will not be like a regular period; you will just have light bleeding. It may closely resemble the first couple of days of your period.<ref name="rf1205" /> | + | #Check for spotting. If you aren't about to have your period, spotting may be a sign of implantation. Normally, this spotting will not be like a regular period; you will just have light bleeding. It may closely resemble the first couple of days of your period.<ref name="rf1205">https://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/pregnancy/conditioninfo/Pages/signs.aspx</ref> |
#Be mindful of cramps. Cramps can occur with early pregnancy. While you're likely to feel cramps while on your period they can occur just before your period and are a common symptom of PMS. Implantation pain resembles menstrual cramps.<ref name="rf16096">http://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases_conditions/hic_Am_I_Pregnant</ref> | #Be mindful of cramps. Cramps can occur with early pregnancy. While you're likely to feel cramps while on your period they can occur just before your period and are a common symptom of PMS. Implantation pain resembles menstrual cramps.<ref name="rf16096">http://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases_conditions/hic_Am_I_Pregnant</ref> | ||
#* Pay attention to how heavy the cramps are. If they are especially painful, you should call a doctor. Also, if they are moved over to one side in your body, you should also call. Both of these could be signs of a problem.<ref name="rf16096" /> | #* Pay attention to how heavy the cramps are. If they are especially painful, you should call a doctor. Also, if they are moved over to one side in your body, you should also call. Both of these could be signs of a problem.<ref name="rf16096" /> | ||
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#Look for an increase in hunger. Sometimes, even in early pregnancy, you may start to feel more hungry than normal. If the symptom lasts more than day or two, it could be a sign your fertilized egg has implanted.<ref name="rf16096" /> | #Look for an increase in hunger. Sometimes, even in early pregnancy, you may start to feel more hungry than normal. If the symptom lasts more than day or two, it could be a sign your fertilized egg has implanted.<ref name="rf16096" /> | ||
#Check for nausea. Morning sickness is a misnomer; nausea and vomiting can happen any time of the day when you're pregnant. This symptom can happen as early as 2 weeks after you conceive.<ref name="rf1205" /> | #Check for nausea. Morning sickness is a misnomer; nausea and vomiting can happen any time of the day when you're pregnant. This symptom can happen as early as 2 weeks after you conceive.<ref name="rf1205" /> | ||
| − | #Notice food and smell aversions. One symptom of early pregnancy is a sudden aversion to certain foods and smells. This symptom can trigger morning sickness, even if the smells or food were something you loved before.<ref name="rf1203" /> | + | #Notice food and smell aversions. One symptom of early pregnancy is a sudden aversion to certain foods and smells. This symptom can trigger morning sickness, even if the smells or food were something you loved before.<ref name="rf1203">http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/getting-pregnant/in-depth/symptoms-of-pregnancy/art-20043853</ref> |
#Watch for trouble breathing. This symptom happens most often early in pregnancy and late in pregnancy. You may feel out of breath more easily. No matter when you feel it, you should definitely talk to your doctor about it.<ref name="rf16097" /> | #Watch for trouble breathing. This symptom happens most often early in pregnancy and late in pregnancy. You may feel out of breath more easily. No matter when you feel it, you should definitely talk to your doctor about it.<ref name="rf16097" /> | ||
#Notice a metallic taste. Some women may have a metallic taste in their mouth soon after getting pregnant. This symptom is not associated with PMS.<ref name="rf16096" /> | #Notice a metallic taste. Some women may have a metallic taste in their mouth soon after getting pregnant. This symptom is not associated with PMS.<ref name="rf16096" /> | ||
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#Watch for bloating. Though you can feel bloated at the beginning of pregnancy, this symptom is more often associated with PMS. Your stomach may feel extra tight with this symptom.<ref name="rf16099">http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001505.htm</ref> | #Watch for bloating. Though you can feel bloated at the beginning of pregnancy, this symptom is more often associated with PMS. Your stomach may feel extra tight with this symptom.<ref name="rf16099">http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001505.htm</ref> | ||
#Look for your period. While this step may seem obvious, it's one of the most significant signs that you're not pregnant.<ref name="rf16096" /> Try to keep track of when you have your periods by marking them on a calendar, so you know when one should be coming up. That way, you'll know you may be pregnant if you've skipped one. | #Look for your period. While this step may seem obvious, it's one of the most significant signs that you're not pregnant.<ref name="rf16096" /> Try to keep track of when you have your periods by marking them on a calendar, so you know when one should be coming up. That way, you'll know you may be pregnant if you've skipped one. | ||
| − | #Consider taking a home pregnancy test to get a definitive answer. The most effective method to know if you are pregnant or are simply experiencing PMS is to do a home pregnancy test. These kits are easily available at the pharmacy and come with easy-to-follow instructions.<ref name="rf763" /> | + | #Consider taking a home pregnancy test to get a definitive answer. The most effective method to know if you are pregnant or are simply experiencing PMS is to do a home pregnancy test. These kits are easily available at the pharmacy and come with easy-to-follow instructions.<ref name="rf763">http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/getting-pregnant/in-depth/home-pregnancy-tests/art-20047940</ref> |
#* You can take a pregnancy test a couple of days before you normally have your period or when you are trying to decide whether you are having PMS or implantation symptoms. Some pregnancy tests claim they can be accurate that early. However, for a more definitive result, wait until a week after you would normally have your period.<ref name="rf763" /> | #* You can take a pregnancy test a couple of days before you normally have your period or when you are trying to decide whether you are having PMS or implantation symptoms. Some pregnancy tests claim they can be accurate that early. However, for a more definitive result, wait until a week after you would normally have your period.<ref name="rf763" /> | ||
#*Most times a blood test will detect hormone only a couple of days prior to the early home pregnancy tests. Don't request a blood test just for curiosity, as your insurance is not going to cover that.<ref name="rf763" /> | #*Most times a blood test will detect hormone only a couple of days prior to the early home pregnancy tests. Don't request a blood test just for curiosity, as your insurance is not going to cover that.<ref name="rf763" /> | ||
