What is False pregnancy?
A '''false pregnancy''', '''hysterical pregnancy''' or '''pseudopregnancy''' is when a [[mammal]] shows some of the symptoms associated with a [[pregnancy]], but without being pregnant. False pregnancies commonly occur in [[dog]]s and [[mouse|mice]]. False pregnancy in humans is less common, and usually has [[psychology|psychological]] causes. False pregnancy is probably caused by changes in the [[endocrine system]] of the body, which leads to the [[secretion]] of hormones. These hormones are the reason physical changes happen, similar to those during pregnancy. The underlying cause is often mental.<ref>[http://www.falsepregnancy.net/ False Pregnancy In Women] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101229070929/http://falsepregnancy.net/ |date=2010-12-29 }} Retrieved on 2010-01-19</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} [[Category:Female reproductive system]]