Diarrhea
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
decreases
the probability of pregnancy
Overall (during the luteal phase)
experiencing this symptom
decreases
the probability of pregnancy
About this symptom
Diarrhea
Diarrhea in very early pregnancy is a result of the rising hormone levels, predominantly progesterone. Since extended periods of diarrhea can cause weakness and dehydration it is best to seek medical advice if it persists. These very same hormones can also cause constipation in some women.
Includes: Frequent and watery bowel movements; Includes increased bowel movements
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 - 6 dpo
Does not significantly affect probability of pregnancy
7 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 |
---|---|
0 dpo | 1.2 times less (-17%) |
8 dpo | 1.2 times less (-14%) |
9 dpo | 1.2 times less (-15%) |
10 dpo | 1.2 times less (-14%) |
11 dpo | 1.2 times less (-14%) |
12 dpo | 1.2 times less (-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 4 years ago
My ibs is either one or the other so I dont know if I should mark it down..

member_58252 4 years ago
I have ibs.. so I dont really count this i go either way

peonies2107 4 years ago
I have a stomach flu. It started 15dpo with a lot of nausea and watery diarrhea. Now 16dpo, still sick, af late, still sore breasts.