Quiz: Am I pregnant?

When it comes to wondering if you’re pregnant or not, there’s more than one type of test you can take.  Of course, we all know about the regular pee-on-a-stick type of test, but those require a certain wait and you want to know right now. Once the seed has been planted (pun intended), it can be hard to focus on anything else. When the results are this major, you want the most accurate am I pregnant quiz to be found. Naturally, the only way to get a definitive answer is to take a pregnancy test, but this quiz can help you decide if what you’re feeling is an early clue for pregnancy and prompt you to take a test.  

How accurate is this quiz?

Our online pregnancy test quiz is no match for a real pregnancy test that detects the presence of the Human Chorionic Gonadotropic hormone (hCG). This is the pregnancy hormone that rises rapidly in early pregnancy and is one of the primary ways to test for pregnancy. Measuring hCG can be done via blood or urine either by a doctor or via a home pregnancy test.  However, the quiz can help determine if your symptoms are one of the earliest signs of pregnancy and prompt you to take a home test or see your doctor.  

Who needs to take it?

There are many reasons why you might want to take a pregnancy test quiz. If you’ve had unprotected sex and suspect you might be pregnant but it is too early to test in the traditional way, this quiz can help point you in the right direction. Or maybe you’ve been experiencing early symptoms and aren’t sure if they are related to pregnancy. Even if you think you’re in the early weeks of pregnancy, this quiz can help you decide if you should take a pregnancy test.  

Pregnancy symptoms

Everyone experiences pregnancy differently, but there are some common signs and symptoms.  A missed period is often seen as the first sign of pregnancy, but there can be many other signs. In fact, many of these occur prior to a missed period, so it’s important to know what you’re looking for when it comes to whether or not you could be pregnant.  

Here are some of the most recognized symptoms of pregnancy:   

Missed period

Although many of the earliest signs of pregnancy occur before you even miss a period, this might be your first symptom that clues you into your pregnancy.  You may not have noticed anything, or maybe you noticed a change but didn’t realize you were pregnant.  

There are other reasons why you might miss your period, besides pregnancy, but you should always rule out pregnancy if you are sexually active, even if you are using contraceptives.  

Nausea and vomiting

Nausea and vomiting is a common and well-known sign of pregnancy.  Also known as morning sickness, the nausea and vomiting can occur at any time and last for the entire pregnancy. According to the American Pregnancy Association, approximately 4 out of 5 people will experience pregnancy-related nausea during the first few weeks of pregnancy, before a missed period. 

Breast changes

Changes in the breast area is a common symptom of pregnancy and can present in many different ways.  You may experience an increase in size, swelling, or even extreme sensitivity.  And your nipples may begin to darken and harden, or feel itchy and tingly at this stage.  These changes occur as your breasts prepare themselves to produce milk and might be a sign that you have a baby on the way.

Frequent urination

Do you find yourself needing to pee more often?  After conception, increased blood flow to the kidneys means you can produce as much as 25% more urine right after conceiving.  Although this usually peaks in the first trimester, as the womb grows larger it puts pressure on other organs, including the bladder, leading to more frequent urination. 

Feeling tired and sleepy

Many of the bodily changes happening can lead you to feel tired and sleepy even though you’ve had enough sleep.  The changes in hormone levels, like the increase in progesterone, lead you to feel sleepier throughout the day.

Your body needs extra energy to produce more blood to support a developing fetus.  This can leave you feeling exhausted.  Simultaneously, changes in blood pressure or blood sugar can also contribute to pregnancy fatigue.  

Do you want to get pregnant?

Were you hoping for a positive result and didn’t get the answer you were looking for?  There are things you can do to boost your fertility and maximise your chances to get pregnant fast naturally.  It can be as simple as lifestyle and health changes that have proven benefits for fertility.  

Healthy lifestyle

You don’t have to make any drastic changes or stick to a strict diet. Simply following a healthy and balanced diet, while getting enough exercise, has proven benefits for fertility. 

Even those with the healthiest of diets may still have some gaps – which is where supplements can help. Many people start taking supplements several months before conception to build a healthier foundation for pregnancy.  Mira’s own prenatal multivitamin is packed with additional vitamins and minerals and even contains 150% of your daily value of folic acid to promote reproductive wellness. 

Consider seeking guidance from a Hormone Health Coach for expert advice on supplement dosages to enhance natural and faster conception. They can provide essential lifestyle recommendations and conduct thorough analyses of your hormone levels.

Track your cycle

Knowing when you ovulate is an absolute must if you are trying to get pregnant.  Predicting when you are fertile is absolutely crucial for planning sex and getting pregnant.  There are a variety of ways to estimate and track your fertile window but many are cumbersome and prone to inconsistencies.  

A more accurate way of estimating your fertile window is by testing and tracking your reproductive hormones directly.  This can be done with an at-home testing solution like the Mira Hormone Monitor. Unlike OPKs, which use thresholds, Mira measures your exact hormone concentration levels in urine and tracks them in the Mira App. AI technology helps pinpoint your fertile days based on your unique hormone patterns. This is particularly helpful for those whose hormones don’t follow the typical ‘textbook’ patterns.  

Even if you didn’t get the answer you were looking for, these tips can help boost your fertility naturally. With a little patience and effort, these changes can lead to a healthy pregnancy.

Manage stress

Stress is a normal part of life but it can have serious impacts on your fertility.  While we don’t know all the exact ways it can hurt, we do know that stress might make it more difficult to become pregnant.  Making positive lifestyle changes can go a long way to managing stress while TTC and beyond.