09/01/2026
Getting a negative pregnancy test despite having all the pregnancy-like symptoms—missed periods, nausea, sore breasts—can be heartbreaking and confusing. 💔 But pregnancy isn't the only reason your body shows these signs. Often, it’s your hormones playing tricks on you.
1️⃣ Thyroid Issues – Whether underactive (hypothyroidism) or overactive (hyperthyroidism), your thyroid gland affects your entire hormonal system. It can delay your periods, cause breast tenderness, fatigue, mood swings, and even weight gain—making you feel pregnant when you’re not.
2️⃣ High Prolactin Levels – Prolactin is the hormone that helps produce breast milk. When it’s abnormally high, it can suppress ovulation, delay your period, and cause symptoms like breast pain or leakage. Your body might think it's pregnant—when it's really not.
3️⃣ Perimenopause – This is the transition phase before menopause, where hormones fluctuate wildly. It can cause irregular periods, nausea, bloating, and tender breasts—symptoms that are eerily similar to early pregnancy.
So if your test says “no,” but your body feels like it’s saying “yes,” don’t ignore it. don’t panic. It’s time to get your hormones checked, not just your pregnancy status.
Your body is always talking to you—listen closely. 💛
If you are struggling to conceive, do watch our free 30 minutes video created by our gynaecologist and hormonal health expert to know how you can conceive naturally in just 12 weeks.
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