Nadia asks :
Hi Lucy,
I am worried I am getting all the pregnancy signs even my boyfriend had noticed all my changes my breasts and nipples getting darker and mood swings bloating etc. But I had my period is this possible?
Hi Nadia,
Agony Aunts on Female First
All of the signs you are showing can be attributed to periods as well as pregnancy.
Your body goes through many hormonal changes throughout your period; progesterone and oestrogen can cause a change in pigment to your nipples. Some women see patches of darkened skin all over their body during their period.
These hormonal changes also affect your mood and give you symptoms like irritability, anger and mood swings.
Bloating in the abdomen, breasts, fingers and ankles is also common for many women- as the pre-menstrual fluid retention is a normal part of a menstrual cycle. The reason for this is that the progesterone levels fall about a week before your period which causes our kidneys to pass out less fluid in our urine.
Some women experience a light spotting during their first few weeks of pregnancy rather than the normal amount of blood they would produce during their period- but if you are concerned- then I would suggest taking a test to put your mind at ease.
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