Increased Saliva

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
decreases
the probability of pregnancy

 

 

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About this symptom

Increased Saliva

Excessive salivation (also known as ptyalism) can occur in early pregnancy, although the reason for it is not fully known. Some experts believe hormonal changes occurring in the body could be one cause. Women who are suffering from nausea also tend to swallow less which may cause a build of up saliva in the mouth. Whether it is due to an increased production of saliva or a build up caused by decreased swallowing, ptyalism will generally subside after 12 to 14 weeks, although in some cases it can continue or return throughout pregnancy.

 

Summary of chart

An explanation of the affect on the probability of pregnancy for each day past ovulation or group of days.

0 dpo - 10 dpo

Slightly decreases probability of pregnancy

11 dpo - 18 dpo

Does not significantly affect probability of pregnancy

 

Detailed breakdown by DPO

Shows data for days where differences are meaningful.

Day past ovulationPregnant vs non-pregnant
0 dpo 1.3 times less (-21%)
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.

 

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Comments

What women are saying about this symptom.

Staries07  6 years ago
8dpo and a negative test but having symptoms. Increased saliver plus a terrible taste in my mouth, sore/burning boobs, twinges in L/abdo.

Lconnolly  6 years ago
15 dpo and feeling a bit queezy, increased saliva. So much I just have to keep spitting! Too nauseous to swallow it.

Mariah_Papaya  7 years ago
8 dpo and salivating like a St. Bernard on a summer day!

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