Psychological pregnancy or pseudocyesis: What is it and what are its causes?

A psychological pregnancy It is something that can happen to any woman, although it is more common in other species than in humans. However, it happens, and this is all you need to know.

Also known as phantom, utopian or imaginary pregnancy, pseudocyesis It occurs when a woman thinks she is pregnant and feels many or all of the physical and psychological symptoms of pregnancy.

What are the symptoms of a psychological pregnancy?

In general, you can have the same symptoms of a real pregnancy, only without a growing fetus in the womb:

– Amenorrhea or lack of menstrual bleeding
– Changes in the breasts
– secretion of breast milk
– Nausea, heartburn and general tiredness
– Sensation of movement of the baby
– Abdominal swelling

if you wonder How do I know if I’m pregnantclick here.

When there is a psychological pregnancy, does the test come out positive?

Incredible as it may seem, the answer may be yes; And it is that, according to some experts on the subject, the emotional state can cause the release of gonadotropin, the hormone that is measured in a home pregnancy test.

Causes and treatment of psychological pregnancy

Being a mental problem, it must be treated with psychiatric monitoring, since many times those who suffer from it are women with fertility problems or who very much want to be mothers; on the other hand, the opposite can also happen, and that is when the symptoms occur for the simple fear of remaining in that state. Either way, it should be handled by a mental health professional.

After how many days can I know if I am pregnant?

Approximately 10 days after conception, when levels of the hormone hCG begin to rise rapidly in your body.

Why does my stomach swell as if I were pregnant?

Finally, if the size of your stomach makes you look pregnant, it’s important to know that there are other causes for this problem, from irritable bowel to accumulation of fat around the waist. In any case, if you have doubts or if your period does not arrive, take a pregnancy test and/or go to your trusted doctor.

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