Sore/Sensitive Nipples
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
increases
the probability of pregnancy
About this symptom
Sore/Sensitive Nipples
Changes to the breasts can begin very soon after conception. Increasing levels of hormones cause increased blood flow and changes to the breast tissue. This increase can cause sore or sensitive nipples, a change that can be enjoyable for some but painful for others. As your body adjusts to the new surge of hormones the pain should subside.
Summary of chart
An explanation of the affect on the probability of pregnancy for each day past ovulation or group of days.
0 dpo
Does not significantly affect probability of pregnancy
1 dpo - 2 dpo
Slightly increases probability of pregnancy
3 dpo - 12 dpo
Does not significantly affect probability of pregnancy
13 dpo - 15 dpo
Slightly increases probability of pregnancy
16 dpo - 18 dpo
Increases probability of pregnancy
Detailed breakdown by DPO
Shows data for days where differences are meaningful.
| Day past ovulation | Pregnant vs non-pregnant |
|---|---|
| 14 dpo | 1.3 times more (+23%) |
| 15 dpo | 1.3 times more (+30%) |
| 16 dpo | 1.4 times more (+34%) |
| 17 dpo | 1.4 times more (+40%) |
| 18 dpo | 1.5 times more (+47%) |
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.
kellyhill 4 years ago
6 weeks pregnant, early on , my nipples were itchy and constantly poking out. my breast wasn't sore so I didn't think pregnancy, but I am
Näsake 4 years ago
For last 3 hrs they are really giving me pain and are super dry. When I wear bra everything calms down but without it I'm in constant pain.
Näsake 4 years ago
I'm 17-18DPO, for last three days my nipples have been very sensitive and itchy. At the end of the day, they are literally killing me.
