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2. Have you been feeling more sensitive or swollen breasts?
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Breast Tenderness and Swelling: A Common Pregnancy Symptom
Tender, swollen breasts can be one of the first signs of pregnancy, usually appearing in the first few weeks after conception.
This occurs due to increased hormone levels, especially estrogen and progesterone, which prepare the body for pregnancy. As a result, breast tissue can retain more fluid, making the breasts larger, more painful, and more sensitive to the touch.
However, this change may also be related to the menstrual cycle, especially in the premenstrual phase, when hormones fluctuate and can cause similar symptoms.
Other conditions, such as the use of hormonal contraceptives or lifestyle changes, can also influence breast tenderness. Therefore, this symptom alone isn't enough to definitively indicate pregnancy.
If the sensitivity and swelling persist for several days and are accompanied by other signs, such as a missed period, nausea, or fatigue, it may be a stronger indication of pregnancy.
The best way to confirm this is by taking a pharmacy pregnancy test or blood test to check for the presence of the hCG hormone in the body.
