Fatima Begum Fatima Begum Asked 9 months ago

Is no appetite a sign of pregnancy?

My appetite has completely gone for the last few days, and I've been feeling a bit nauseous. My period is also late. Could no appetite be a sign of pregnancy?

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Deepika Sharma Deepika Sharma Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago
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A sudden change in appetite can sometimes happen in early pregnancy due to hormonal shifts and nausea. However, it can also be due to poor digestion or a lack of raw fiber in your meals. Focus on eating light, small meals like fruit bowls or curd-rice, but do take a home pregnancy test first.

Anjali Deshmukh Anjali Deshmukh Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

I totally get it, feeling a sudden loss of appetite can make you wonder and feel a bit anxious. In early pregnancy, many women actually experience food aversions and nausea instead of increased hunger. It is best to take a simple urine pregnancy test at home to be sure.

Ishaan Verma Ishaan Verma Joined Feb 2026 9 months ago

I was just reading up on this because my sister had the same symptom. Apparently, estrogen levels spike in early pregnancy, which can mess with your sense of smell and completely ruin your appetite. It's actually a pretty common early sign, but a quick test is the only way to know.

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Consult a obstetrics and gynaecologist

Saraswathi Amma Saraswathi Amma Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

In my days, we knew a girl was expecting not just by vomiting, but when she refused her favorite food. Hormones do strange things to the stomach in those early weeks. Don't worry or force yourself to eat heavy meals right now, just take a test and consult a lady doctor.

Kavita Rao Kavita Rao Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

My gynecologist told me that the hormone progesterone slows down the entire digestive system in early pregnancy, which can lead to bloating and a complete loss of appetite. It often goes hand-in-hand with mild nausea. She advised taking a beta-hCG blood test or a home urine test to confirm.

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Radha Pyari Radha Pyari Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Haan, jab khana dekhne ka mann nahi karta aur alag sa lagta hai, toh yeh pregnancy ka sanket ho sakta hai. Humare yahan kehte hain ki shuruat mein aisi kamzori aati hai. Aap ek baar aaram se check kar lijiye aur doctor didi se baat kar lijiye.

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