Dear Hannah, I think that I may be pregnant but I’m really not sure. I know that doctors say that your breasts begin to get swollen or tender when you’re pregnant, but it’s really my nipples that are tender.
I’m supposed to get my period around next week, but my doctor’s appointment isn’t until next month. I was wondering, should I wait until my period ends (if it comes) or just wait to go to the doctor? Also, I was wondering, is it possible for me this early to start experiencing the signs of pregnancy in the same week?
Thanks! Melina
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Dear Melina,
Excellent questions. Nipple tenderness doesn’t necessarily mean that you may be pregnant. It is believed to be caused by an excess or imbalance in the female hormones estrogen, progesterone or prolactin. Women experiencing it say it tends to get worse with emotional stress or prolonged activity.
Excessive amounts of salt, fat & caffeine can also aggravate it. It could be caused by fluid retention in your breasts, which may make them swollen and quite tender. Many people experience nipple and/or breast tenderness on a regular basis around the time of ovulation.
If your tenderness doesn’t disappear in two weeks, then I would begin getting concerned that it might be a symptom of being pregnant, though other causes are still possible. Since you haven’t missed you period yet, I wouldn’t be too concerned just yet.
If I were you, I’d wait until your regularly scheduled doctor’s visit. You could always purchase an over-the-counter pregnancy test kit and try that if you miss your next period. And, yes, it is possible to experience the signs of pregnancy during the first week (though many don’t know until they’ve missed their first period). In a future post, we’ll go over the basic symptoms of early pregnancy.
Hannah
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Thank you. This information was very helpful. So far this is the only site to explain what might be wrong with myself. I too am having nipple sensitivity. I’m 25, and I’ve started taking prenatal vitamins for the positive effects of the vitamin – not the prenatal part. (though I wish :)
I still have some concerns, my period has been really messed up for a couple of months now. But, for now, my mind has been put at ease thank you!
Mel
Some additional questions/comments from our readers:
Me and my friend had sex at the beginning of this week, and I haven’t really been feeling too good. I knew that we used a condom, but at the same time I knew that the condom had bust. I just want to know does that mean that I am pregnant cause my breast have been sore, and i had found crust around my nipple and after I peeled it off some clear stuff came out it
Shabrina
Dear Shabrina,
It’s really too early to tell if you’re pregnant; it would be best, though, to take a home pregnancy test if you miss your next period. The soreness in your breast could be related to your normal menstrual cycle (i.e. it could mean that you are ovulating right now). The nipple crusties and the clear fluid coming out of your nipples also doesn’t mean that you are pregnant; there’s debate about what exactly may cause this. Some medications are believed to do this, and overly nipple loving guys (those that just love to suck away) can irritate your boobs and some girls have experienced some leakage as a result. I wouldn’t be too concerned about this if it’s a rare event; however, if you experience the nipple leakage on a repeated basis, then I’d recommend you see your doctor to find out what they think.
Hannah
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And I dont take any medications or birth control..
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pls help!
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I experienced lower back pain and slight cramping but no bleeding,
My period is deu on moday its recently like clock work. I had ovarian cists
In th beginning of the year. I’m nausiast but haven’t thrown up yet my nippels
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Trying to concieve for 18 mnths with no lunch I’m very irregular cycle
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It has been like this any advice??
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oan; my back hurts when i stand or walk for too long; and my thight seems a lilbit sore and stretchy like pain too!
i mean thigh lol ooops!!
Hi, Toya,
If possible try to wait to see if you miss your period. Otherwise, go to the dr. and tell him/her what your symptoms are. If you’re pregnant, you probably have a low HcG level and that’s why the home test can’t detect it. The dr. could probably do blood work to see if your pregnant. Hope this helps. Good luck.