How many days after conception does the chest usually start to hurt?

From the moment of fertilization, multiple changes begin to occur in the female body. Chest soreness is one of them. This article will tell you how many days after conception a future mother usually starts to hurt her breasts, and also why this symptom appears.

Breast tenderness at the earliest gestational age is caused by hormonal changes. In the blood of a pregnant woman after fertilization of the egg increases the concentration of female sex hormones. They affect the tissue of the mammary glands, which leads to the fact that they swell and even slightly increase in size.

In the mammary gland is glandular tissue. After the small embryo is implanted (firmly attached) to the wall of the uterus, the glandular tissue begins to grow. This contributes to the fact that the mammary gland also changes its size. This increase in glandular tissue leads to a certain compression of the nerve endings, which contributes to the appearance of pain and an increase in the sensitivity of the mammary glands.

Under the influence of hormones and the breast tissue itself increases. In this case, the chest as it "poured." It should be noted that gradual breast enlargement begins to occur. even after ovulation. During this period, the menstrual cycle in the female body is quite a lot of progesterone, which ensures the changes occurring in the mammary glands.

Another hormone also contributes to an increase in glandular tissue in the mammary glands. human chorionic gonadotropin. It is better known as hCG. This hormone is released due to the appearance in the female body of a “new tenant” - a small embryo. Without hCG, it is impossible to imagine the full-fledged course of the intrauterine development of a child’s body, especially in the very first period of its intrauterine life.

Under the influence of hCG in the glandular tissue of the mammary glands, specific changes also begin to occur, contributing to the fact that the breast begins to grow and hurt a little. The higher the level of this hormone in the blood, the brighter the symptoms may appear.

In some women, breast augmentation is not particularly manifest in the first days after conception. The chest remains the same size, but still becomes quite sensitive. An increase in the sensitivity of the woman notices and independently. In some pregnant women, this symptom is so strongly manifested that they note that even wearing a familiar and comfortable bra previously brings them great discomfort.

Breast swelling is manifested, as a rule, by the fact that it becomes quite sensitive to any effects. The most sensitive areas are areola nipples. In many women in the first days after conception has already occurred, it is the nipple sensitivity that increases. Their areoles change their color during pregnancy: they become darker. However, in the very first days after conception, it is rather difficult to determine this clinical sign, since it develops later.

Chest tenderness may occur at any time of the day. Most women note that the discomfort in the mammary glands worried them more in the morning. At the same time in the evening, the state of health was much better. However, the time of appearance of pain in the chest may be different. In some women, the pain persists throughout the day.

Many women note that breast tenderness increases after exercising in the gym, especially during exercises with dumbbells.

In some cases, the first sign of a change in the state of the mammary glands due to pregnancy is not the appearance of pain in the chest, but itching. Expectant mother may notice that even wearing a bra or usual clothes leads to increased itching. The appearance of this symptom is not accidental. RHormonal changes that develop in the body of a pregnant woman also contribute to the development of itching. Itching occurs due to irritation of the nerve endings that are found in the mammary gland. This is also preceded by an increase in glandular tissue.

Many women who do not plan pregnancy in advance, can not immediately determine that the pain in the mammary glands have arisen because of the conception of the baby. They can be long enough to assume that the chest is swollen due to premenstrual syndrome (PMS). However, if a strong sensitivity appeared in the mammary glands and menstrual “did not come” on time, and there was also unprotected sexual intercourse, then this is a certain reason to ponder and check for pregnancy.

Women who, on the contrary, carefully plan pregnancy and purposefully try to get pregnant, can treat their feelings quite carefully. It so happens that a woman so much wants to become a mother that even in the absence of conception, she reveals signs of a successful pregnancy. These include the appearance of sensitivity in the chest, nausea, general weakness, mood changes, increased appetite. However, all these non-specific signs are not evidence of pregnancy.

These symptoms can only be associated with changes in hormonal levels associated with the usual development of the menstrual cycle. In this situation, only a pharmacy pregnancy test or a visit to a gynecologist can help dispel doubts about the onset of conception.

In women who had different pathologies in the mammary glands before pregnancy, the severity of symptoms after conception may be very different. It largely depends on how much hormonal changes. So, in some cases, women may experience a stronger chest pain. Women who have pathologies in the mammary glands before pregnancy, it is necessary to see a mammologist after conceiving a baby.

Wait for the first manifestations in the chest immediately after the day of conception is not worth it. Even a change in hormonal levels that occurs in the first few days after fertilization does not affect the appearance of any symptoms. As a rule, the first changes in the state of health of the expectant mother occur by 8-10 days after conception. By this time, a small embryo is usually implanted into the uterine wall. From this point on, the level of hormones in the blood of a pregnant woman begins to increase faster, which leads to the development of specific changes.

It should be noted that not all women in the very early stages of pregnancy experience completely similar symptoms. Some women note that there were almost no discomfort in their first weeks after conception. They also note that they have not noticed any particular changes in the chest. It really can be, because every woman's body is unique.

The duration of the preservation of pain and sensitivity in the chest is impossible to predict. Every pregnant woman can have these symptoms at different times. It depends on the individual characteristics of the female body.

For many women, the uncomfortable symptoms that occur in the first weeks after conception usually go away only to the middle of pregnancy. By this time hormonal background is already quite stable. If in the early stages of pregnancy, the appearance of certain symptoms serves as a “signal” that conception occurred, and intrauterine development began, then in the later periods, changes in the breast are a kind of preparation of the female body for the upcoming lactation (breastfeeding).

You can also reduce chest tenderness with well-chosen bras. Currently, there is a huge selection of underwear designed specifically for pregnant women. It is very important that the bra had supporting comfortable cups, did not tighten or pinch the delicate breast tissue. It is better to choose products made from natural materials. This will help preserve the health of the mammary glands even during pregnancy.

On what can be the symptoms of pregnancy in the early stages, see below.