Pregnancy is the thing that makes husband and wife very happy, especially for couples who have been waiting for the arrival of their baby for a long time. When a woman is pregnant, it is marked by the absence of menstruation. However, did you know that there is a medical condition called false pregnancy.

False pregnancy (pseudocyesis) is a condition when a woman experiences symptoms and signs that are very similar to those of a normal pregnancy. But unfortunately there was no pregnancy and no fetus developed in the woman's womb. Actually, it is still not known exactly what causes a woman to experience a false pregnancy. This condition is related to several triggering factors, one of which is a psychological factor. False pregnancies are prone to occur in women who experience depression and severe stress. Most occur because they do not have children or have never experienced pregnancy.

Apart from psychological factors, false pregnancies also occur due to health problems. Women with obesity, tumors and ovarian cancer are more likely to have false pregnancies. Of the various causes mentioned, in general the most frequently encountered is a woman so desperately wants to get pregnant that she mentally convinces herself that she is pregnant. Her desire is so strong to get pregnant that subconsciously "tricks" the body into thinking she is pregnant

The signs that appear in false pregnancies include:

    Late dating month.
    Feeling nausea and vomiting
    Breasts hurt
    Stomach bulge.
    Feel the movement of the fetus in the stomach
    Experiencing weight gain
    Decreased appetite

If you experience conditions like the above, it is better to immediately conduct a direct consultation with a specialist in obstetrics and gynecology. The doctor will carry out a series of tests to ensure that these symptoms are caused by a false pregnancy or not. Examinations carried out include a physical examination, pregnancy test and ultrasound to see if there is a fetus developing in the womb or if there are other health problems. Check with a specialist in obstetrics and gynecology at Hermina Makassar Hospital

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