Why Would I Feel So Pregnant With Negative Tests?
QUESTION
Dear Ms Ultrasound,
I recently started feeling very pregnant. I have three other children so I know all the signs. I took several home pregnancy tests and the last one was positive. I went to the doctors because my tubes are tied. He did a pelvic exam and said my cervix shows the signs of being pregnant but my uterus is tipped so he could not feel it. He sent me for an ultrasound but they claim they do not see anything. I am waiting for the results of the blood test. What could be going on?
My cycle is like clockwork, but I have not had a period in 2 months. I have gained weight all in the stomach and hips. My breast are swollen, constipation, frequent urination, my taste buds are completely off, thing I like I don't like right now and vice versa. My husband does not believe any of the tests. He truly believes I am pregnant especially with my being so emotional over nothing. Can you please help explain what is going on? I am so worried that something is horribly wrong.
Thank you,
Myiesha
ANSWER
Hi Myiesha,
You don't say how old you are. What it sounds like to me, is classic peri-menopause! Does that fit into the picture? The blood test (HCG test) will determine if you are pregnant. If you are in the age group for early menopause, you can also have a blood test to determine if your hormone levels have dropped and you have entered into early menopause. This would explain your symptoms.
-- Jane, RDMS
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Jane Foley
Jane Foley has worked as a Sonographer (Ultrasound Technologist) since 1979. Jane has lived and worked in many parts of the world including Saudi Arabia. She is a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer or RDMS. She pulls a wealth of information from her experience in the field of Radiology and her interactions with such a broad cross-section of cultures she has visited. She now makes her home on the island of Maui with her English husband, Michael.
Jane is also one of the nations leading experts in what she calls Pregnant Dreams. A pregnant dream is a dream about an unborn child that has accurate, predictive information about the baby or pregnancy. She has been researching the predictive value of dreams surrounding pregnancy for many years. Jane has found her ultrasound clinic to be the perfect laboratory for the study of dreams and pregnancy. She has been asking her pregnant patients for many years about their dreams. The stories they share are definitely book worthy. Jane's website, www.Janefoley.com explains the Pregnant Dream phenomenon and shares sample stories from around the world.
