Dull Cramps/Pressure
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
Dull Cramps/Pressure
Some women describe the cramps they experience in early pregnancy as mild cramps or dull pressure low in the abdomen. Cramps in early pregnancy are not only common but very normal. There are a tremendous number of changes occurring in your body so cramping is to be expected. Some women feel cramping as early as implantation when the embryo attaches itself to the uterus (6-12 days after ovulation). Cramps are also described as feeling like PMS or period cramps, quick sharp pains, pinching/pulling or little twinges like pokes, tingles or bubbles.
Summary of chart
An explanation of the affect on the probability of pregnancy for each day past ovulation or group of days.
0 dpo - 12 dpo
Does not significantly affect probability of pregnancy
13 dpo - 18 dpo
Slightly 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 | 1.2 times more (+18%) |
15 dpo | 1.2 times more (+19%) |
16 dpo | 1.2 times more (+18%) |
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.

Ladychey123 9 months ago
10DPO been had dull cramps since day of ovulation

Hope1406 1 year ago
8 DPO very quick (10 seconds) but sharp pain in my uterus.

Jenny6661 2 years ago
Pressure feeling almost feels like my uterus is being squeezed ..