Presentation
We discuss the distinction between the overvalued idea as presented in pseudopregnancy and delusion as presented in the postpartum psychosis and suggest that the two phenomena can be viewed as a continuum rather than dichotomized, especially in cases [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
In the present investigation experiments were carried out to determine whether pseudo-pregnancy could be induced similarly in the ferret, and a series of observations was made upon the correlated changes in the ovaries, uterus, mammary glands, and vulva [rspb.royalsocietypublishing.org]
Entire Body System
- Weight Gain
False Pregnancy Symptoms Women with a false pregnancy can have typical pregnancy symptoms such as: amenorrhea - no period nausea vomiting morning sickness cravings weight gain widening of the abdomen enlargement of the breasts It is medically unclear [babymed.com]
Such natural signs as amenorrhoea, morning sickness, tender breasts, and weight gain may all be present. Many health care professionals can be deceived by the symptoms associated with pseudocyesis. [en.wikipedia.org]
- Pain
A very small percentage of patients with false pregnancy will arrive at the doctor's office or hospital with what feels like labor pains. [m.webmd.com]
The symptoms of such a tubal rupture are vaginal bleeding and severe pain in one side of the abdomen. Prompt surgery is necessary to remove the damaged tube and the fetus, and to stop the bleeding. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]
- Underweight
Mothers who are underweight are more likely to deliver immature babies who, by virtue of their physiologic immaturity, are more likely to suffer from birth defects, hyaline membrane disease, and other developmental disorders of the newborn. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]
Gastrointestinal
- Morning Sickness
False Pregnancy Symptoms Women with a false pregnancy can have typical pregnancy symptoms such as: amenorrhea - no period nausea vomiting morning sickness cravings weight gain widening of the abdomen enlargement of the breasts It is medically unclear [babymed.com]
False Pregnancy Symptoms Women who have false pregnancies will claim to have—and in some cases, actually exhibit—the following true pregnancy symptoms: cessation of menstruation morning sickness cravings widening of the abdomen enlargement of the breasts [womens-health.co.uk]
Such natural signs as amenorrhoea, morning sickness, tender breasts, and weight gain may all be present. Many health care professionals can be deceived by the symptoms associated with pseudocyesis. [en.m.wikipedia.org]
Nausea, or morning sickness, usually begins in the fifth or sixth week of pregnancy. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]
Do Pregnant Animals Get Morning Sickness ? Video - Adorable Panda Baby Animal Sex: Top 10 Playaz [livescience.com]
- Nausea
False Pregnancy Symptoms Women with a false pregnancy can have typical pregnancy symptoms such as: amenorrhea - no period nausea vomiting morning sickness cravings weight gain widening of the abdomen enlargement of the breasts It is medically unclear [babymed.com]
Nausea, or morning sickness, usually begins in the fifth or sixth week of pregnancy. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]
- Vomiting
False Pregnancy Symptoms Women with a false pregnancy can have typical pregnancy symptoms such as: amenorrhea - no period nausea vomiting morning sickness cravings weight gain widening of the abdomen enlargement of the breasts It is medically unclear [babymed.com]
[…] have many of the same symptoms as those who are actually pregnant, including: Interruption of the menstrual period Swollen belly Enlarged and tender breasts, changes in the nipples, and possibly milk production Feeling of fetal movements Nausea and vomiting [m.webmd.com]
Skin
- Skin Disease
For detailed information on pseudopregnancy in rabbits: “ Skin Diseases of Rabbits ” by Esther van Praag, Amir Maurer and Tal Saarony, 2010, 408 pages. $85.- Acknowledgement My gratitude goes to Arie van Praag (Switzerland) and Kim Chilson (USA) and her [medirabbit.com]
Psychiatrical
- Delusion
We discuss the distinction between the overvalued idea as presented in pseudopregnancy and delusion as presented in the postpartum psychosis and suggest that the two phenomena can be viewed as a continuum rather than dichotomized, especially in cases [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Having a false pregnancy is not the same as claiming to be pregnant for a benefit (for example, to profit financially), or having delusions of pregnancy (such as in patients with schizophrenia ). [m.webmd.com]
Neurologic
- Excitement
I’m sure you have some idea, but there is also some new and exciting research on that front. [giantpandaglobal.com]
But don't get too excited just yet: Those could be signs that the giant panda is entering the final stages of pregnancy... or it could be a pseudopregnancy. [nbcwashington.com]
Pregnancy is usually an exciting time for expectant parents. But pregnancy doesn't always end with the anticipated baby. [m.webmd.com]
Enter a word (“newspaper”), a word combination (“exciting trip”) or a phrase (“with all good wishes”) into the search box. [it.pons.com]
Urogenital
- Enlarged Uterus
Sometimes, however, the doctor will find some of the physical changes that occur during pregnancy, such as an enlarged uterus and softened cervix. [m.webmd.com]
Hemorrhoids sometimes occur in pregnancy because of pressure from the enlarged uterus on the veins in the rectum. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]
- Amenorrhea
False Pregnancy Symptoms Women with a false pregnancy can have typical pregnancy symptoms such as: amenorrhea - no period nausea vomiting morning sickness cravings weight gain widening of the abdomen enlargement of the breasts It is medically unclear [babymed.com]
Treatment
Basal body temperatures of the drug-treated rats, as an indicator of treatment effect, were determined daily and were increased significantly when compared to controls (38.03 +/- 0.18 vs. 36.6 +/- 0.1 degrees C), respectively. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Onset of estrus was detectable in all sows on 5.3 +/- 0.3 days after PGF2alpha treatment and the number of ovulated follicles was 15.5 +/- 1.4 detected at 7.6 +/- 0.2 days after the treatment. [aasv.org]
In Lagomorphs Usually no treatment is required; the condition is self-limiting. ( B600 .14.w14) Treatment with progestins or androgens may be considered if pseudopregnancy is refractory or prolonged; the effectiveness of hormonal treatment is unproven [wildpro.twycrosszoo.org]
More sows presumed to be pregnant at day 28 failed to farrow in the control treatment (132/905) than in the real-time ultrasound treatment (23/898). Nine of the 23 sows misdiagnosed with real-time ultrasound had fewer than 4 viable fetuses. [ncsu.edu]
Etiology
The etiology of this behavior is not well understood; hermaphrodism or hormonal disbalance have been ruled out. It usually stops when the rabbit grows older. [medirabbit.com]
Epidemiology
The treatment that has had the most success is demonstrating to the patient that she is not really pregnant by the use of ultrasound or other imaging techniques. [ citation needed ] Epidemiology Edit The rate of pseudocyesis in the United States has declined [en.m.wikipedia.org]
The treatment that has had the most success is demonstrating to the patient that she is not really pregnant by the use of ultrasound or other imaging techniques. [ citation needed ] Epidemiology [ edit ] The rate of pseudocyesis in the United States has [en.wikipedia.org]
Prevention
[…] w5) If the condition occurs repeatedly: Ovariohysterectomy, preferably after mammary gland involution has occurred. ( B600 .14.w14, B602 .18.w18, J15 .23.w5) Ovariohysterectomy of Rabbits In Ferrets Generally no treatment is required. ( B232 .11.w11) Prevention [wildpro.twycrosszoo.org]
[…] secrete progesterone. [2] Treatment Although there are anecdotal reports of treating pseudopregnancy in rabbits with hormone preparations, in most cases, treatment is unnecessary as the condition is self-limiting. [2] Repeated false pregnancies can be prevented [wabbitwiki.com]
Indigestion and heartburn are best prevented by avoiding foods that are difficult to digest, such as cucumbers, cabbage, cauliflower, spinach, onions, and rich foods. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]
This surgical procedure will, furthermore, help prevent the onset of other fatal reproductive disorders frequently observed in unaltered females, such as uterine cancer, endometrial hyperplasia, mammary gland disorders. [medirabbit.com]