Constipation
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
increases
the probability of pregnancy
Overall (during the luteal phase)
experiencing this symptom
does not impact
the probability of pregnancy
About this symptom
Constipation
Increasing levels of hormones cause the muscles in your digestive tract to relax, thus slowing down the whole process including bowel functions. This increase in hormone levels can also cause gas, bloating and nausea.
Summary of chart
An explanation of the affect on the probability of pregnancy for each day past ovulation or group of days.
0 dpo - 3 dpo
Slightly decreases probability of pregnancy
4 dpo - 12 dpo
Does not significantly affect probability of pregnancy
13 dpo - 16 dpo
Slightly increases probability of pregnancy
17 dpo - 18 dpo
Does not significantly affect probability of pregnancy
Detailed breakdown by DPO
Shows data for days where differences are meaningful.
| Day past ovulation | Pregnant vs non-pregnant |
|---|---|
| 14 dpo | 1.2 times more (+15%) |
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.
member_58252 3 years ago
Have no idea what dpo I am. Af due in two or three days I have a 30 day cycle constipated... been that way for three days now
MidnightMystery 5 years ago
5days terrible constipation finally emptied bowels feel very sore also low abdoninal bruised feeling
Christip 6 years ago
12dpo very constipated for days, finally went today along with fever chills and nausea
