the most obvious early symptom of pregnancy -- and the one that prompts most women to get a pregnancy test -- is a missed period. but not all missed or delayed periods are caused by pregnancy. also women can experience some bleeding during pregnancy. if you are pregnant ask your doctor what you should be aware of with bleeding. for example when is bleeding normal and when is it a sign of an emergency? there are reasons besides pregnancy for missing a period. it might be that you gained or lost too much weight. hormonal problems fatigue or stress are other possibilities. some women miss their period when they stop taking birth control pills. but if a period is late and pregnancy is a possibility you may want to get a pregnancy test.
is a missed period an early sign of pregnancy?