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Is Persistent Nausea Indicative Of Pregnancy?

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Posted on Mon, 17 Jul 2017
Question: Doctor it's been 2 weeks after conception... My girlfriend started feeling abit nauseas one week ago every morning. We've been really stressed and scared during this 2 weeks. Is she pregnant? Or is there other causes to her nauseas in the morning? Please help I'm very worried,we are not ready.
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Answered by Dr. Shanti Vennam (55 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Please test for pregnancy.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.

Conception can occur with an unprotected intercourse during the fertile period. Nausea can occur due to several causes other than pregnancy. Gastric disturbances, infections, stress and cerebral causes etc., are some other situations where nausea is observed.

If she has a missed period, a home pregnancy test can be done 3-7 days after the missed period using a fresh early morning sample.

If she is due for her period in a couple of days, the blood test for pregnancy can be done.

A sonogram of the pelvis preferably in the trans-vaginal route done a week after the missed period gives the clarification.

If you do not wish to continue with the pregnancy, you can go for an induced medical abortion after consulting a specialist.

Hope your query has been answered. Please feel free to contact for further clarifications. I will be happy to help.

regards,
Shanti.V.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana
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Follow up: Dr. Shanti Vennam (6 hours later)
During that time when we did it I did not use a condom but at the same time I did not ejaculate inside her and she took emergency contraceptive pill within 24hrs. Doctor what are the chances of her being pregnant?
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Answered by Dr. Shanti Vennam (17 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Chances of conception are very low.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for writing back.

The emergency pill when consumed within the stipulated time provides around 85% protection. When consumed within 6 hours it gives 98-99% protection.

Hope this helps. Please get back if you need anything else.

regards,
Shanti.V.


Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Follow up: Dr. Shanti Vennam (8 minutes later)
So the nauseas can be other reasons right?
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Answered by Dr. Shanti Vennam (15 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
In the current scenario, nausea is most likely the pill effect.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for writing again.

Yes. Nausea can have several causes as mentioned earlier. However, in the current scenario, since she has consumed the emergency pill which contains high hormone content, nausea is most likely to be due to the pill effect.

Her next natural period may get delayed by a week or two. Hence, if she becomes overdue by ten days, please see a specialist for further help.

Hope your query has been clarified.

Wish you good health.

regards,
Shanti.V.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Follow up: Dr. Shanti Vennam (12 minutes later)
Last question doctor. Can the effect of the pill last this long?
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Answered by Dr. Shanti Vennam (6 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
The side effects remain.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for sharing your health concern.

The contraceptive effect of the pill can last for 5 days as shown by half-life studies. Yet, the side effects remain for the whole cycle as the hormone milieu of the body is disrupted through the pill use. This is why it is advised that the emergency pill use should be restricted to once or twice per year.

Hope this helps.

regards,
Shanti.V.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Follow up: Dr. Shanti Vennam (31 minutes later)
Thankyou doctor I feel much better now
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Answered by Dr. Shanti Vennam (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
You are always welcome.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for the feedback. You are always welcome to contact for further information.

Wish you good health.

regards,
Shanti.V.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Is Persistent Nausea Indicative Of Pregnancy?

Brief Answer: Please test for pregnancy. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for trusting us with your health concern. Conception can occur with an unprotected intercourse during the fertile period. Nausea can occur due to several causes other than pregnancy. Gastric disturbances, infections, stress and cerebral causes etc., are some other situations where nausea is observed. If she has a missed period, a home pregnancy test can be done 3-7 days after the missed period using a fresh early morning sample. If she is due for her period in a couple of days, the blood test for pregnancy can be done. A sonogram of the pelvis preferably in the trans-vaginal route done a week after the missed period gives the clarification. If you do not wish to continue with the pregnancy, you can go for an induced medical abortion after consulting a specialist. Hope your query has been answered. Please feel free to contact for further clarifications. I will be happy to help. regards, Shanti.V.