Increased Saliva
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
does not impact
the probability of pregnancy
Overall (during the luteal phase)
experiencing this symptom
decreases
the probability of pregnancy
About this symptom
Increased Saliva
Excessive salivation (also known as ptyalism) can occur in early pregnancy, although the reason for it is not fully known. Some experts believe hormonal changes occurring in the body could be one cause. Women who are suffering from nausea also tend to swallow less which may cause a build of up saliva in the mouth. Whether it is due to an increased production of saliva or a build up caused by decreased swallowing, ptyalism will generally subside after 12 to 14 weeks, although in some cases it can continue or return throughout pregnancy.
Summary of chart
An explanation of the affect on the probability of pregnancy for each day past ovulation or group of days.
0 dpo - 10 dpo
Slightly decreases probability of pregnancy
11 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 |
|---|---|
| 0 dpo | 1.3 times less (-21%) |
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.
Staries07 5 years ago
8dpo and a negative test but having symptoms. Increased saliver plus a terrible taste in my mouth, sore/burning boobs, twinges in L/abdo.
Lconnolly 6 years ago
15 dpo and feeling a bit queezy, increased saliva. So much I just have to keep spitting! Too nauseous to swallow it.
Mariah_Papaya 7 years ago
8 dpo and salivating like a St. Bernard on a summer day!
