to determine whether a woman is experiencing a false pregnancy the doctor will usually evaluate her symptoms and perform a pelvic exam and abdominal ultrasound -- the same tests used to feel and visualize the unborn baby during a normal pregnancy. in a case of false pregnancy no baby will be seen on the ultrasound and there won't be any heartbeat. sometimes however the doctor will find some of the physical changes that occur during pregnancy such as an enlarged uterus and softened cervix. certain medical conditions can mimic the symptoms of pregnancy including ectopic pregnancy morbid obesity and cancer. these conditions may need to be ruled out with tests.
what are the tests for false pregnancy?