Runny Nose
Early pregnancy symptom
The chart
Comparison of how often this symptom is experienced by pregnant vs non-pregnant women.
After implantation (9 dpo+)
experiencing this symptom
does not impact
the probability of pregnancy
Overall (during the luteal phase)
experiencing this symptom
does not impact
the probability of pregnancy
About this symptom
Runny Nose
It may never occur to you that a runny or stuffy nose could be connected with being pregnant, but many women experience cold or flu-like symptoms in early pregnancy. This is due to higher levels of estrogen during pregnancy which can cause swelling in the mucous membranes throughout the body, including the nose.
Summary of chart
An explanation of the affect on the probability of pregnancy for each day past ovulation or group of days.
0 dpo - 2 dpo
Slightly decreases probability of pregnancy
3 dpo - 16 dpo
Does not significantly affect probability of pregnancy
17 dpo - 18 dpo
Slightly decreases probability of pregnancy
Detailed breakdown by DPO
Shows data for days where differences are meaningful.
| Day past ovulation | Pregnant vs non-pregnant |
|---|---|
| 18 dpo | 1.2 times less (-16%) |
Understanding the data
Pregnant women experience this symptom the number of times listed as often as non-pregnant. The percentage listed refers to the percentage increase or decrease between pregnant and non-pregnant.
Visit the dpo chart pages to view most common and significant positive and negative indicators of pregnancy for each day past ovulation.
Comments
What women are saying about this symptom.
Metal_Yuri 4 months ago
Runny stuffy nose Scratchy throat and some pressure in uterus maybe? Insomnia after passing out once. Peed, creamy cm and hungry and thirsty
OhBoyOrGirl 3 years ago
I have been having a runny nose since bout 5dpo I'm 8dpo woke up with high temp rise and not really feeling good. Finger's crossed Xx
member_313695 4 years ago
I had a sore throat on 3DPO but only lasted one day! after that i've been having runny nose and sneezing now im 8dpo
