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5. Have you been feeling more tired than usual?
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Fatigue and Excessive Tiredness: A Common Symptom in Early Pregnancy
Increased fatigue is one of the most common symptoms in the first weeks of pregnancy. This is due to rising levels of progesterone, a hormone essential for maintaining pregnancy, which has a sedative effect and can cause drowsiness and intense fatigue.
Furthermore, a woman's body undergoes several adaptations to support the development of the embryo, which requires more energy and can result in greater fatigue than usual.
However, excessive fatigue isn't exclusive to pregnancy. Other factors, such as stress, lack of sleep, poor diet, anemia, and even hormonal changes unrelated to pregnancy, can trigger this feeling.
If fatigue is persistent and accompanied by symptoms such as dizziness, difficulty concentrating, or extreme weakness, it is important to investigate other possible causes.
If, in addition to fatigue, there's a missed period, breast tenderness, and nausea, there's a higher chance of pregnancy. In this case, the best way to confirm is with a home pregnancy test or a blood test.
If pregnancy is confirmed, it is essential to maintain a balanced diet, adequate hydration, and rest to help the body cope with this phase of intense changes.
