What causes cryptic pregnancy?

Question

Someone in my relative's building had a baby recently, but she said she didn't even know she was pregnant until very late. I heard it's called a 'cryptic pregnancy.' How can that even happen? What causes it?

Nisha Sen · Accepted Answer

I went through a period of intense anxiety worrying about this because my periods were so irregular. It is emotionally exhausting when you don't know what is happening with your body, but please know your feelings are completely valid.

Kiran Patel · Answer

It usually happens due to low hCG levels, irregular periods, or high stress affecting ovulation. The simplest solution is to go for a blood pregnancy test (Beta hCG) or a pelvic ultrasound at a lab, which are much more accurate than home urine kits.

Smita Patil · Answer

Sometimes because of PCOS or irregular periods, women don't realize they are pregnant, ho na. And if there are no typical symptoms like morning sickness, it becomes even harder to detect early.

Jyoti Sharma · Answer

Our bodies can act in mysterious ways when we are under deep mental and physical stress. Take some quiet time for yourself today, stay positive, and consult a kind gynecologist who can gently guide you.

Riya Mehra · Answer

Hey, don't stress too much about this! Cryptic pregnancy is actually very rare, and most of the time it is just hormonal fluctuations causing a missed period. Go get a quick blood test done so you can finally relax.

What causes cryptic pregnancy?

5 answers

Consult a obstetrics and gynaecologist

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