If your stomach feels like a rock and is getting bigger could you be pregnant even though still have very abnormal period?

It is possible to be pregnant and still have abnormal periods. However, there are many other possible causes of a swollen stomach and abnormal periods, such as:

* Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

* Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)

* Celiac disease

* Lactose intolerance

* Ovarian cysts

* Uterine fibroids

* Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)

* Cancer

If you are concerned about your symptoms, it is important to see a doctor for evaluation.

Some signs and symptoms of pregnancy include:

* Missed period. This is the most common sign of pregnancy. However, some women may still have light bleeding or spotting during early pregnancy.

* Morning sickness. This is nausea and vomiting that often occurs in the morning, but can happen at any time of day.

* Fatigue. Feeling tired all the time is a common symptom of pregnancy.

* Breast tenderness. Your breasts may become sore, swollen, and tender.

* Frequent urination. You may need to urinate more often than usual.

* Food cravings or aversions. You may develop a craving for certain foods or have an aversion to foods that you used to enjoy.

* Mood swings. You may experience mood swings, such as feeling happy one minute and sad the next.

* Skin changes. Your skin may become darker or develop patches of dark skin.

* Acne. You may develop acne or have a breakout of pimples.

* Constipation. You may have constipation, due to the hormone progesterone relaxing the muscles in your digestive tract.

* Back pain. You may experience back pain, due to the expanding uterus putting pressure on your spine.

If you experience any of these symptoms, it is important to see a doctor to confirm whether or not you are pregnant.

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