feeling of menstrual cramps during pregnancy

During the reproductive years, the pituitary gland in the brain generates hormones (follicle-stimulating hormone [FSH] and luteinizing hormone [LH]) that cause a new egg to mature and be released from its ovarian follicle each month. As the follicle develops, it produces the sex hormones estrogen and progesterone, which thicken the lining of the uterus called the endometrium.

I am 9 weeks and still have menstrual cramps. Bodies have to change a lot during pregnancy!

I have been getting a lot of egg white stick discharge lately. My pre- menstrual symptoms have always been 1. severe cramps 2. breast tenderness 3. light brown discharge. I haven't experienced any of those for the past 2 weeks except for cramps which are very light ( doesn't cause discomfort) I took a test earlier last week in the evening and got a negative result. Has anyone experienced this and actually turned out pregnant?

Is it normal to have period like cramps during your pregnancy? Im 13 wks. I had those cramps this passed Monday, it woke me out of my sleep. It really made nervous and i checked to make sure i wasn't bleeding and i wasn't.

Yeah its normal to have cramps during the early stage of pregnancy and yes you feel bloated.

But should I wait until I miss my period.. its due tomorrow and I haven't had any spotting or menstrual cramps just a pressure-like feeling.. but no implantation bleeding either if so I h didn't notice.

Are pregnancy symptoms the same as menstrual symptoms? I am wishing and crossing my fingers terribly that these are my usual menstrual symptoms -- white discharge, abdominal cramps, irritability, sometimes feeling constipated. What do you say?

With both my daughter and this pregnancy I had quite a bit of cramping. They felt like mild (for me) menstrual cramps. My cramps usually make it very hard to even stand up. Having had previous miscarriages it was very scary to be cramping, but I talked with my doc and everything was fine and he said cramping is normal in the beginning but if you have bleeding or severe pain on one side to go to the doc.

To me, they didn't feel any different. I was prepared for disappointment because I thought my period was about to come. I don't think every woman feels cramping during implantation, just like every woman does not experience spotting.

Hi! I'm 6weeks and this is my first pregnancy. I'm really feeling crampy alot during the day and the last two days I've spotted a little. Just a tiny amount and it was really light. The cramps almost feel like menstrual cramps.

Okay. Well, that's pretty much what's going on over here, then. It starts out as light menstrual cramps and sometimes I'll feel the tightness. Othertimes, it's only the light menstrual cramps and they just go away.

THIS IS WHAT RESERCH HAS SHOWS Cramping during all stages of pregnancy is normal, unless it’s accompanied by severe pain or bleeding. During the earliest stages of pregnancy some women mistake the cramping for their menstrual cycle. This could be due to the fact that they may experience a little spot bleeding too. Spotting and cramping are classic symptoms of implantation, which occurs when the fertilized egg attaches itself to the lining of the uterus.

I'm not sure what it is exactly but it's probably part of the process... I'm preggo w/my first so I have no experience to share, but I'm pretty sure cramping is very normal at the end of pregnancy as your body prepares for labor/birth. I've had occassional menstrual like cramps too and I'm not as far along as you. My doctor equates it to either BH, normal uterine cramping, or constipation or diarrea. Do you have an appointment soon?

29 weeks pregnant first time mom. Im getting menstrual like cramps on the bottom of my stomach. By my pelvis and the sides. Could it be my ligament stretching?

I am also 5 weeks but without cramps... This is my second baby...for my first son...I had a lot of menstrual like cramps early in my pregnancy.

So, I have recently found out that I AM expecting a few days ago. I went in because of some vaginal bleeding and it wasn't time for my menstrual cycle. Well, they did a blood test and we came to find out that I was indeed a week and a half pregnant. Basically, I guess what my question is... "How long does implantation bleeding occur?" Also, if this ISN'T implantation bleedng, what COULD be wrong? Should I be worried. Im going to go ahead and schedule a Dr.

I am almost 5 weeks pregnant. I have been having cramps that feel like menstrual cramps. I don't have any spotting or anything but it feels like menstrual cramps.. should I be worried? I'm 18 and this is my first pregnancy.

Unfortunately that's a few of the many things during pregnancy. When your having menstrual like cramps those are Braxton hicks contractions or practice contractions. Try having your partner rub your belly where it's hurting. The feeling of them caring for you calms you down and before you know your tummy doesn't hurt. As for your back Try a heating pad or an ice pack or both see which one rids the pain better.

Thanks for taking the time to respond. I am 9 dpo and feeling menstrual. I go on Tuesday for blood test to see if I had success. The cramps so mess with my mind! Thanks again and best of luck to you with your pregnancy!!

I'M ABOUT 6 WKS PREGNANCY AND I AM CRAMPING A LOT. THERE ARE NO BLEEDING BUT THE CRAMPS ARE SO BAD THAT IT KEEPS ME FROM DOING MY WORK. I'M GETING THEM EVER DAY KNOW, DO YOU KNOW HOW LONG THERE USUALLY LAST. THIS IS MY SECOND PREGNANCY AND I DIDN'T GET THESES CRAMPS WITH MY FIRST. MY DOCTOR WON'T GIVE ME ANY THING FOR THE PAIN OF THESE CRAMPS.

Hi ladies I'm give Weeks n three days I'm having cramps like menstrual cramps, n I'm gassy,n constipated I'm getting scared this is my first pregnancy n I'm hurting from the cramps is this normal

I've heard that having menstrual like cramps during pregnancy is normal. Mine are not that painful, and are not constant. Is anyone else experiencing cramps or have had them in pregnancy? I seem to worry about every little thing or symptom.

Has anyone experienced menstrual like cramps early in pregnancy? I am almost 6 weeks and have off and on menstrual like cramps anywhere from my sides to my pelvic area. I had an ovarian cyst rupture recently so I was told the pain in my side came from the fluid left around my ovaries and that it would take care of itself. It has been 11 days since the cyst ruptured but I still occasionally have pain.

m only 5 weeks and during Implantation I had cramps too almost like gassy feeling cramps and expanding twinges. Your fine unless you end up bleeding a lot which would be a miscarriage. Up until 5 days ago I still had cramps don't worry its normal, also feeling tired and bloated is normal.

s cycle (usually 2weeks after the first day of her last period). If your period is late, you should take a home pregnancy test. They are most accurate 1 week after the first day of you missed period. Good luck.

Hi there. A lot of women do have cramps. They would be like mild menstrual cramps. If they are pains, that's different. But most likely this is normal and lots of women experience them. So, try not to worry--- your doctor's appointment is in a few days.

why am i cramping so bad? I have menstrual like cramps al day long, no bleeding though. Went to the er and they did nothing told me to call my doctor! I just left my docs and saw a np not my doc who tells me i am listed as a threatened abortion in my charts. Why was i not told of this? Why did she not pull my blood or check on my cervix or even do a ultrasound to make sure the fetus is developing okay? I feel like a guinea pig waiting for a bad outcome.

With all of that being said you are not alone and 25% of pregnant women have some spotting and cramping during pregnancy and they go on to have healthy babies. If it continues I highly encourage you to seek medical attention so you'll have a peace of mind about what's going on.

Feeling of menstrual cramps during pregnancy

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