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]
By the first missed menstrual period or shortly thereafter, human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), a hormone secreted by the placenta, is present in the blood and urine of a pregnant woman. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]
Entire Body System
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Anemia
Diseases that increase the risk of obstetrical complications include diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, kidney disease, and anemia. rubella (German measles) can be responsible for many types of birth defects, particularly if the mother contracts it [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]
Cardiovascular
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Heart Disease
Diseases that increase the risk of obstetrical complications include diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, kidney disease, and anemia. rubella (German measles) can be responsible for many types of birth defects, particularly if the mother contracts it [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]
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Hypertension
Diseases that increase the risk of obstetrical complications include diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, kidney disease, and anemia. rubella (German measles) can be responsible for many types of birth defects, particularly if the mother contracts it [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]
Psychiatrical
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Suggestibility
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]
Some researchers have suggested that poverty, a lack of education, childhood sexual abuse, or relationship problems might play a role in triggering false pregnancy. [webmd.com]
[…] pregnancy that occurs in some mammals, marked by persistence of the corpus luteum and usually following infertile copulation. pseu′do·preg′nant adj. pseudopregnancy false preg·nan·cy ( fawls preg'năn-sē ) A condition in which some signs and symptoms suggest [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]
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Fear
Unless the period is more than 10 days late, however, this is not a definite indication, since many factors, including a strong fear of pregnancy, can delay menstruation. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]
Urogenital
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Vaginal Bleeding
bleeding; e) prostaglandin F2alpha, a known stimulant of uterine contractility probably causes vaginal bleeding by mechanical means, as evidenced by show of menses in patients with progesterone levels elevated above normal; f) although variations in [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
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]
Workup
Colonoscopy
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Polyps
Uterus: cystic endometrial hyperplasia. ( See Endometrial Hyperplasia - Uterine polyps in Rabbits ) In one of four does, uterine adenocarcinoma ( Endometrial Adenocarcinoma and other Uterine Neoplasia in Lagomorphs ) Ovaries: persistent corpora lutea. [wildpro.twycrosszoo.org]
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]
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]
Often it requires no treatment or can be relieved by such simple measures as eating dry crackers and tea before rising. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]
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]
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]
[…] 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]
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]