Sometimes women can hear the diagnosis of "false pregnancy". What it is? When and how is this phrase used? We will try to understand these issues further. In fact, almost every girl planning to become a mother may encounter a similar "disease". Getting rid of it is very difficult. You will have to resort to the help of several specialists at once. Fortunately, the mentioned diagnosis almost never occurs in real life. Unless in the form of exceptions.
Description
So what is a false pregnancy? Not every girl knows the answer to such a question.
This is how a lady's condition is described, in which she has signs of a real pregnancy. Usually the "disease" is determined by the neuroendocrine manifestations of the "interesting situation".
The concept under study also characterizes a psycho-physical disorder. After all, a woman sincerely believes that there is a pregnancy.
Risk group
As we have already said, every modern girl can face the disease. Moreover, even men can also show symptoms of a false pregnancy. But we will get acquainted with this alignment later. At firstlet's talk about the disease that manifests itself in the female half of society.
The following categories of girls can be included in the risk group for encountering this kind of disease:
- strongly wishing to become mothers;
- planning a baby for a long time without success;
- survivors of induced abortion, death of a child, miscarriage, miscarriage;
- prone to depression;
- who are in a state of hysteria or psychosis.
Most often, false pregnancy occurs in those who cannot become parents for a long time. Especially if the whole environment of the couple already has children, or even several.
Important: the risk group most often includes women aged 35-40. However, a false interesting position is also possible for young girls.
The presence of infertility, combined with a great desire to have a child of their own, is also the cause of the disease under study. A mental disorder of this type is not dangerous, the patient will be in a completely adequate condition, only he firmly believes in the onset of pregnancy.
Main reasons
Like any disease, a false pregnancy has its causes. As already mentioned, in real life, the disease occurs in isolated cases. And that's why few people know about him.
The causes of a false pregnancy can be as follows:
- failure when planning a child of any type;
- infertility;
- constant or frequent stay in the circle of people with children, combined with the desire to alsobecome a parent;
- depression;
- psychoses and neuroses;
- loss of a child;
- hyperexcitability;
- miscarriage and termination of pregnancy;
- abortion;
- fear of pregnancy, childbirth, parenthood;
- endocrine pathology;
- gynecological diseases.
Moreover, the disease under study can appear in people who do not want to have children at all, or in those who are terribly afraid of becoming a parent.
Symptoms of the disease
Accordingly, not always an ardent desire to become a mother serves as a background for the development of a false "interesting situation". And this must be taken into account.
What are the signs of a false pregnancy? It is this question that begins to interest the relatives of the patient.
Unfortunately, it is not always possible to determine the "unreliable" pregnancy. After all, it manifests itself almost the same as the usual one. Namely:
- woman has abdominal pain and breast engorgement;
- toxicosis appears (and even vomiting);
- increased salivation;
- drowsiness occurs;
- fatigue is noted;
- taste preferences may change;
- mood swings occur;
- smell is sharpened;
- weight gains;
- fetal movements are noted;
- colostrum secreted;
- constipation.
Moreover, among the signs of a false pregnancy, a delay in menstruation is noted. Especiallysuspicious girls feel even false contractions. Therefore, without medical assistance, it will not be possible to diagnose the disease. Outwardly, it will look like a woman is really expecting a baby.
Pregnancy test
The symptoms of a false pregnancy don't stop there. After all, the disease under study is really difficult to recognize. Especially for those who plan "interesting position" for a long time.
We have studied the main symptoms of the disease. Some believe that to treat the mentioned disease, you just need to do a pregnancy test. A negative result will calm the girl's nervous system.
But that's not entirely true. The thing is that in some cases, even a pregnancy test shows a false positive result. This helps the girl to believe even more strongly in her position. And then the treatment of the disease causes a lot of trouble.
Diagnostic Methods
We looked at the symptoms of false pregnancy in women. In terms of manifestations, this disease resembles the usual "interesting situation". And diagnosing it is not always easy.
As a rule, it is impossible to cope with the task without a doctor. But you need to know who to contact.
At the moment, among the methods for diagnosing a false pregnancy, there are:
- Ultrasound of the pelvic organs;
- blood and urine tests for hCG;
- examination on the gynecological chair.
As a rule, such studies together help to determine the falsity of an interesting situation that has come. After all, the manifestations of the disease will be only external. There will be no real hormonal changes in the girl's body.
Important: when visiting a gynecologist, an examination on a chair is mandatory. False "interesting position" does not lead to changes in the genitals. For example, the cervix does not turn blue or soften.
About treatment
Treating a false pregnancy is a rather difficult process. It should be approached responsibly. And it is almost impossible to help a sick woman on her own. Only provide moral support.
The course of treatment most often comes down to a detailed explanation of what is happening by the gynecologist and endocrinologist. Specialists conduct a comprehensive diagnosis, and then clearly explain to the patient that she is not actually pregnant.
It is important that at this time the girl is understood and supported by her relatives. Their behavior should not be sharp and aggressive. The patient during medical explanations needs support and understanding, empathy for everything that happens. Otherwise, you can cause serious harm to the mental he alth of the patient.
In some cases, the involvement of psychologists, psychiatrists and neurologists is required to eliminate the symptoms of a false "interesting situation". Especially if a woman begins to behave aggressively, and also on the condition that she refuses to believe in what is happening and does not allow a comprehensive diagnosis of the body.
Medicines and treatment
False pregnancy revealed? What to do if the patient does not want to believeinto what is happening and insists on his position?
As we have already said, under such circumstances, a girl may need the help of a psychologist or psychiatrist. Most often, specialists not only conduct an explanatory conversation, but also prescribe a number of medications to calm the nervous system.
As a rule, we are talking about sedatives. For example:
- "Afobazol".
- Valerian.
- "Persen".
- "Novopassit".
These are the most common drugs sold in pharmacies without a prescription. They really help in the treatment of false pregnancy, but they are not a panacea. The psychological factor is decisive.
Important: the specialist may prescribe more serious sedatives for the treatment of the ailment under study. But this is an extremely rare scenario. Usually, simple soothing and explanatory conversations with analyzes are enough. Symptoms of the disease then go away.
Men and pregnancy
As already mentioned, false pregnancy in women is not very common. Men are also susceptible to this disease. They are an even bigger exception.
As a rule, a false interesting position occurs in the following categories of young people:
- strongly worried about the condition of their pregnant wife;
- ardently wishing to become a parent and believing in the pregnancy of their soulmate;
- suffering from mental and neurological disorders (depression includingnumber);
- if a man has an infantile-hysterical psychotype.
As a rule, treatment in this case comes down to a visit to a psychologist. The specialist conducts a conversation during which he explains to the patient the absence of pregnancy. If necessary, a number of sedatives are prescribed to the man.
Important: the symptoms of the studied disease in men will be exactly the same as in women. They may experience morning sickness, fatigue, and even false contractions.
Conclusion and conclusions
We have studied the signs of a false pregnancy. Moreover, we managed to find out why this ailment appears, how to get rid of it or correctly diagnose it.
In fact, false pregnancy can be avoided. When planning a child, you do not need to focus on successful conception. If a couple has often failed, this is extremely problematic.
Some people recommend taking a good rest and relaxation during treatment for a false interesting position. A change of scenery, environment and abstraction from the situation will also have a positive effect on the elimination of the disease. In some cases, experts recommend suspending pregnancy planning if it has taken place.
It is important not to open the patient's eyes to what is happening too abruptly and aggressively. Usually relatives of the sick person cannot understand the importance of their behavior. And instead of support, the girl hears only reproaches and the bitter truth. All this has a negative impact on mental he alth.
Wrong approach toTreatment of a false pregnancy can lead to serious mental illness, up to insanity. That is why it is necessary to behave with the sick very carefully. After all, the studied disease appears due to the strongest experiences.
