Are You Pregnant? Signs & Symptoms Are You Pregnant? Take the Quiz Recognizing the Signs and Symptoms of Early Pregnancy By Robin Elise Weiss, PhD, MPH Robin Elise Weiss, PhD, MPH LinkedIn Twitter Robin Elise Weiss, PhD, MPH is a professor, author, childbirth and postpartum educator, certified doula, and lactation counselor. Learn about our editorial process Updated on October 24, 2021 Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD, MS, FACOG Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD, MS, FACOG Brian Levine, MD, MS, FACOG, is board-certified in obstetrics-gynecology, as well as reproductive endocrinology and infertility (REI). He is the director and founding partner of CCRM New York and was named a rising star by Super Doctors from 2017 to 2019. Learn about our Medical Review Board 1. Did you miss your period? No, I was right on time. I am expecting my period soon. I had my period, but it was unusually light and short. I'm late by a few days, maybe five days max. I am late by well over five days. Correct Wrong 2. Do you use condoms? No, we don't. We use the withdrawal method. He always pulls out. We use condoms most of the time. We use condoms always. We rely on the rhythm method. Correct Wrong 3. Do you use other forms of contraception? No, I don't use any form of contraception. I take the pill. I take the pill but have missed doses. I use an IUD. I got a Depo Provera shot within the past three months. Correct Wrong 4. What are your moods like? I'm feeling tense, but things have been pretty hectic lately. I'm pretty much the same as always. Everything seems to set me off these these days. I'm an emotional wreck, and I don't know why. I'm feeling unusually happy. People say I have this glow. Correct Wrong 5. Do you have increased vaginal discharge? Not that I can tell. There maybe is a little mucus. Yes, there is discharge that's not normally there There is discharge, and it's maybe a little pinkish. Discharge? I'm having to wear a pad! Correct Wrong 6. Have you noticed changes to your nipples? They do seem darker somehow. They seem much perkier than usual. They are sensitive and maybe even a little sore. I have some or all of the above. I have none of the above. Correct Wrong 7. How does your usual bra fit? It fits fine. Like always. It is a little tight, but I just washed it. It does seem tighter than usual. It is tight. Where did that cleavage come from? It doesn't. My breasts are fuller, and they kind of hurt, too. Correct Wrong 8. Have you had any upset stomach? Not that I can recall. Yes, but it was probably something I ate. Kind of. Certain foods suddenly seem to turn me off. I've been getting really nauseous, and I don't know why. I've had nausea and vomiting, and it's not something I ate. Correct Wrong 9. What are your energy levels like? I think they're okay. I'm a little tired, but my schedule has been pretty hectic. I've been dragging a bit lately. I've been really exhausted, and it's not like me. It's like I'm on caffeine. My levels are through the roof! Correct Wrong 10. Have you been peeing a lot? No, not really. I always pee a lot. I'm peeing more than usual. I've been going to a lot more lately, even at nights. If anything, I'm peeing less. Correct Wrong Are You Pregnant? Take the Quiz You got: You are most likely pregnant. Pregnancy Tests Are Early Warning Systems. © Getty Images From what you've told us, there is a very good chance that you are pregnant. Not only do you have many of the symptoms, you have had the opportunity to get pregnant based on your score. The first place to start is to take a pregnancy test and to meet with your doctor to confirm the results and ensure everything is on track. The next step would then to calculate the due date and make all of the necessary preparations to ensure you and your baby remain healthy throughout the entire course of the pregnancy. THIS TOOL DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE. It is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical consultation, diagnosis or treatment. Share Your Results Share Pin Tweet Are You Pregnant? Take the Quiz You got: You may be pregnant. Photo © PhotoAlto Agency RF Collections/Getty Images While it's not entirely certain, you definitely have many of the signs of an early pregnancy. Sure, there's a chance it's a false alarm, but the likelihood is better than not that a pregnancy has occurred. The only way to know for sure, of course, is to take a pregnancy test. If you're not quite ready to find out yet, wait a few days and take the quiz again. If your score goes up, the best course of action would be to either get an in-home test or visit your doctor to confirm your suspicions. THIS TOOL DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE. It is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical consultation, diagnosis or treatment. Share Your Results Share Pin Tweet Are You Pregnant? Take the Quiz You got: There's a chance you may be pregnant. Image Source / Getty Images We're not saying that your chances are either good or bad. There is definitely something going on, and many of the symptoms you're experiencing are suggestive of a pregnancy. Still, there's also a chance that may be caused by something else. The best thing to do is to wait for a few days and take this quiz again. If the score goes up, it would suggest that your condition is progressing. If you can't wait that long (and why would you?), you can take a pregnancy now so long as you use it as directed. If the test is negative, it may still be a good idea to visit your doctor. Whatever the cause of your symptoms may be, it's always best to have it checked out sooner rather than later. THIS TOOL DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE. It is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical consultation, diagnosis or treatment. Share Your Results Share Pin Tweet Are You Pregnant? Take the Quiz You got: You may not be pregnant. SolStock/E+/Getty Images While there is something definitely going on, there is not enough to suggest that pregnancy is the cause. Things like excessive urination, for example, could be caused by a number of conditions.The same applies to vaginal discharge, nausea, and mood swings. This is not to suggest that you aren't pregnant; you could very well be. But it's hard to make an assumption based on what you've told us. The best thing to do at this stage is to wait a few days and take the quiz again to see if the score changes. Alternately, you can take an at-home pregnancy test which is fast and accurate if used correctly. THIS TOOL DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE. It is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical consultation, diagnosis or treatment. Share Your Results Share Pin Tweet Are You Pregnant? Take the Quiz You got: You are probably not pregnant. Getty Images/JGI/Jamie Grill Based on what you've told us, it is unlikely that you are pregnant. Either your symptoms aren't suggestive of early pregnancy or your likelihood of pregnancy is low in relation to your symptoms. If you consistently use a birth control pill, for example, there is only a one percent chance of getting pregnant. The same applies to Depo-Provera or an IUD. This, coupled with low-level or contradictory symptoms, makes it difficult to suggest that a pregnancy has taken place. If, however, you still believe you are pregnant, follow your instincts. You lose nothing by taking a pregnancy test and may even be surprised by the results. THIS TOOL DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE. It is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical consultation, diagnosis or treatment. Share Your Results Share Pin Tweet By Robin Elise Weiss, PhD, MPH Robin Elise Weiss, PhD, MPH is a professor, author, childbirth and postpartum educator, certified doula, and lactation counselor. See Our Editorial Process Meet Our Review Board Share Feedback Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! What is your feedback? Other Helpful Report an Error Submit