Very Early Symptoms of Pregnancy
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
6. Missed Period
Women who have regular menstrual cycles should have their period after a certain duration. Some women may have it once every 25 to 30 days. Depending on each individual, it can be as short as 21 days or longer than 35 days. A missed period is the hallmark of pregnancy since menstruation is absent throughout pregnancy.
However, this is not reliable for those who have irregular menstrual cycles. Based on the American Pregnancy Association, as many as 29% of women who were surveyed reported a missed period as their first symptom of pregnancy. Other causes of a missed period include weight changes, stress, strenuous exercise, thyroid conditions, early menopause, use of hormonal birth control, diabetes, celiac disease, and more.
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