Priya Sharma Priya Sharma Asked 8 months ago

Is loss of appetite a sign of pregnancy?

My periods are late this month and I've completely lost my appetite, feeling queasy even at the thought of food. Could this be an early sign of pregnancy? My mother-in-law is asking me to get a checkup.

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Neha Gupta Neha Gupta Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago
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I have been feeling really nauseous and have absolutely no appetite for the past few days. My period is also late by a day, so I'm wondering if this is how early pregnancy feels. Did anyone else experience this so early?

Ananya Sen Ananya Sen Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

Yes, absolutely! Hormonal changes and morning sickness can make you totally lose interest in food early on. The easiest way to know for sure is to just buy a home pregnancy test kit and check in the morning.

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Vikram Sethi Vikram Sethi Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Yes, loss of appetite along with food aversions is quite a common early sign of pregnancy due to surging hormone levels. However, since it can also be related to stomach infections, taking a home test or consulting a doctor is the best way to confirm.

Priyanka Nair Priyanka Nair Joined May 2026 5 months ago

During my first trimester, I couldn't bear the smell of food and lost my appetite completely. It is very common, but I only confirmed it after doing a simple urine test at home.

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Sarla Devi Sarla Devi Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Haan beta, early pregnancy me hormones ki wajah se bhook bilkul mar jaati hai aur ulti jaisa lagta hai. Apne aap ko zyada stress mat do, halka khana khao aur ek baar doctor se checkup karwa lo.

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