UTI or Feels Like
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
UTI or Feels Like
The confusion between symptoms of early pregnancy and urinary tract infections/bladder infections comes up often. Although the two are not related there is some crossover between the symptoms and causes of both. Frequent sometimes painful urination, lower back pain, and other similar symptoms are experienced by women who are pregnant but do not have a UTI or vice versa. If you suspect you may have a UTI or bladder infection be sure to see your healthcare provider as they can lead to kidney infections if left untreated.
Includes: Urinary Tract Infection or just feels like it. Dull pains/pressure in bladder, or it may feel like your bladder is full.
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 - 8 dpo
Does not significantly affect probability of pregnancy
9 dpo - 15 dpo
Slightly decreases probability of pregnancy
16 dpo - 18 dpo
Decreases probability of pregnancy
Detailed breakdown by DPO
Shows data for days where differences are meaningful.
| Day past ovulation | Pregnant vs non-pregnant |
|---|---|
| 10 dpo | 1.2 times less (-14%) |
| 11 dpo | 1.2 times less (-16%) |
| 12 dpo | 1.2 times less (-14%) |
| 13 dpo | 1.2 times less (-14%) |
| 14 dpo | 1.2 times less (-14%) |
| 15 dpo | 1.2 times less (-17%) |
| 16 dpo | 1.4 times less (-25%) |
| 17 dpo | 1.6 times less (-37%) |
| 18 dpo | 1.9 times less (-45%) |
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.
Hollyelaine 6 years ago
DPO 0-5 I let them. Today is DPO 6 and they have disappeared. Tested negative for UTI, went to the dr yesterday.
Jessesgirl910 6 years ago
I’m 5dpo. Been gettin weird twinges in my bladder...almost like when baby kicks but not as pronounced.
nowornever2015 7 years ago
From 4dpo to 5dpo mild UTI-like symptoms; now at 6dpo mostly gone except elevated sense of urgency when I have to "go"
