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
Crystal says
Everyone should use a condom. Then you will not have the stress and worry of being pregnant or catching and passing a disease. Educate yourselves. Go to the liBrady and READ.
?????? says
Negativity is what u are…Ppl are looking for answers not to be lectured..im sure they know how to use a condom smart ass
Lataina William says
Bitch shut up just make sure you use protection
Chenelle says
Sounds lile someone who may have passed a couple stds around. Im sure most women are looking for answers from someone who KNOWS the answer. If you want to be a negative . don’t comment. Thank you !
Crystal says
Library. …sorry for the typo
ronel says
My name is ronel and im off the depo injection 7 months now and i had unprotected sex 3 weeks ago i did get my period it was very very light and my nipples have been sore for the last 2 weeks it has not dissapeared yet what do i do, when i rub over them it feels like shocks going through them
Dora says
Within how many days can get pregnant after an unprotected sex?
Kp says
Sperm can last up to 7 days
Cheryl taylaran says
My husband and I have sex in August 7, 2016 then i felt some aching nipples and cramps . I just want to ask or know that I’m pregnant ?
Eti says
I am 7 week and 2 days late on my period. I have sensitive nipple and bloating but no nausea and cm discharge .i tested on5 th week at evening and it came negative.could i be pregnant? My periods are normally regular
Hans says
Make a gyno appt. some women who are pregnant cant get a positive on a home pregnancy test because of low levels of the pregnancy hormone. You may be one of them. A blood test at the drs will work for ya
Stephanie says
Hi I have had my tubes clamped for three years now and my question is I have had really sore nipples for almost two weeks now I’m due for my period in five days I have never had sore nipples last this long should I be concerned
Shuntea Hatton says
I’m 8days late on my cycle I stopped my birth control pills in the middle of last month cause of bad headaches. Could I be pregnant.
Jannette says
My period usualy comes around the 20th of each month but in august I didn’t get it at all then i got it in the first week of September I had sex like 2 weeks ago and only my nipples hurt a little when I touch them I was just wondering, could I be pregnant?
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Adeniyi adeola says
Am Adeola ..am feling pain in my nipples please does that mean am pregnant
Lodia says
Hi. My nipples had been sore a few days now and they seem to be a bit larger now
My period is 3 days late now.. Am I pregnant
Nelly says
Hi i had unprotected sex 5 days ago and my nipples are very sore and been having back pain am I pregnancy??
MALIZE philomina says
Please am in my early second triimester and have this pain under my right abdomen please what could be the cause of thiis?
Unknown says
My nipple hurts when I touch them. I had sex 3 times with my bf and we used a condom. There was a day when he sticked it in my A-hole and it didn’t go in it was by my Vigina. Thing is I don’t know when my period is coming I’m and inregular. Wht could it be.
Anjana Saunders says
I’m 21 years old and for the 3 times of my period my right nipple been sore but this time my right nipple are sore and swollen I took a pregnancy test after my last two periods it came out negative I just got off my period 3 days ago I’m not for sure if I’m pregnant or not what does this means???
Tiffany says
Me and my partner had sex and my nipple been really sensitive to the touch what does that mean?
Serah says
My period delayed 3days before could it be possible I was pregnant.
Bose says
I was put to bed last month but I lost the baby can I get pregnant along the lines
Elizabethh says
I had sex 5 days ago and yesterday and my boobs are sore and my back hurts does that mean i am pregnant?
Elizabethh says
My boobs are sore since 4 days ago
Divine says
What is d meaning of plan B
Alorah says
My nipples are painful,started 2days back, I had sex 4 times with my husband after I finish my period like 7days back, am I pregnant,coz I feel dizzy, I want to vomit and heaviness
Faith says
My nipples are painful,started 2days back, I had sex 4 times with my husband after I finish my period like 7days back, am I pregnant,coz I feel dizzy, I want to vomit and heaviness
Ashel says
I miss my period last month and for the hold of that months my nipples have been hurting ,I don’t see any signs that I might be pregnant other then by breast get a little bigger.
Ashel says
And my nipples still hurts all now
Trudy says
I feel abit funny in my belly and my nipples hurts I vomit 2morning now but every morning I have a vomit feel, and I miss my period Feb, still hasn’t come yet ,am I expecting?
Mrs. Trejo says
U people need to grow up. Saying you need protection…. I know females that used protection and still ended up pregnant smh. And some women are trying to concieve so they come on here to check their symptoms. So dont be judging. As for myself iam a mother of one handsome son who is 4 yrs old. Me and my husband have been trying to concieve the past 2 years. It feels like forever ago that i was pregnant. that i even forgot most of the symptoms lol. So if you’re ignorant to why someone is asking a certain question, keep your smart ass replies to yourself. (Use protection) smh. As far as sore breast you shouldnt really worry until they have been sore for 2 weeks or more and you are “late” missed period. Everyone have a great day.
Portia says
I had my period on 9th march 2017and had sex on 17th march.And I took contraceptive (Lydia postpill ) that same day .
And my nipples hurt me I touch them.am just wondering ,could I be pregnant
Ola says
Hi,
I have several unprotected sex some months ago,now, im feeling some pain on my nipple and waist pain, though I av been having messed menstration. could this mean pregnancy