HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Are Sore Breasts And Light Headedness Early Signs Of Pregnancy?

this is my first month off of the pill because i want to get pregnant. I had unprotected sex two days before ovulation and on the day of ovulation. I am now 10 dpo. My breasts are slightly sore and i feel lightheaded. Can these symptoms be an early pregnancy sign? My breasts usually get tender before my period which is due if anything in about a week if not pregnant. Any advice, i am eager to test but know it s too early.
Tue, 19 Jan 2016
Report Abuse
Pathologist and Microbiologist,  's  Response
Hello and welcome to HCM,
Discontinuation of contraceptive pills and unprotected sex around the date of ovulation can result in conception.
Conception and thus pregnancy can be confirmed by urine pregnancy test which becomes positive 10-14 days after date of conception.
Breast tenderness is a part of pre-menstrual syndrome and occurs under the influence of progesterone.
However, it is not possible to confirm or rule out pregnancy just on the basis of symptoms.
A positive urine culture is required to confirm pregnancy.

Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri

I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 
Loading Online Doctors....
Are Sore Breasts And Light Headedness Early Signs Of Pregnancy?

Hello and welcome to HCM, Discontinuation of contraceptive pills and unprotected sex around the date of ovulation can result in conception. Conception and thus pregnancy can be confirmed by urine pregnancy test which becomes positive 10-14 days after date of conception. Breast tenderness is a part of pre-menstrual syndrome and occurs under the influence of progesterone. However, it is not possible to confirm or rule out pregnancy just on the basis of symptoms. A positive urine culture is required to confirm pregnancy. Thanks and take care Dr Shailja Puri