Is itchy nipples a sign of pregnancy?

There are many symptoms in the early stages of pregnancy, such as missed menstruation, changes in appetite, mental fatigue, breast changes, or frequent urination. Itchy nipples are also one of the symptoms of early pregnancy. If a pregnant woman experiences itchy nipples, she needs to receive proper care. Of course, itchy nipples do not necessarily mean that you are pregnant. Qi stagnation and blood stasis, allergies, poor quality clothes, or not taking a bath frequently can all cause itchy nipples!

1. Will nipples itch in early pregnancy?

After pregnancy, the body will secrete a large amount of estrogen, progesterone, and prolactin, causing the breasts to enlarge, and the nipples, areolas, and breasts will also change. The skin sometimes becomes dry, rough, itchy, and even swollen and painful. Cleanliness is important at this time, and try not to irritate the skin. If it's still serious, you should see a doctor again.

Generally, pregnant women should be able to detect this condition more easily because they will want to scratch due to the itch, so pregnant women should not be too careless and ignore it. If your nipples are itchy, you should first observe whether there are other symptoms associated with their appearance, because cancer sometimes causes skin inflammation, redness and swelling. If the color of the nipple skin has not changed and the color of the secretions is normal, you can just observe it; but if it is itchy and there is peeling and swelling, you should seek medical attention immediately. Nipple inflammation and concurrent cancer are more likely to occur in Caucasians. It is less common in people of other breeds, but pregnant women do not need to be nervous if it occurs. It may also be caused by lack of hygiene and lead to itching in the body.

2. What causes itchy nipples?

1. The nipples belong to the liver, so the main responsibility for itchy nipples lies with the liver. Nipple itching is mainly caused by qi stagnation, blood stasis and qi and blood deficiency, and is often manifested in women experiencing nipple itching and pain before, during or after menstruation. It will be relieved after menstruation, which is also called nipple itching and pain during menstruation.

2. For some women with allergic constitution, consuming allergic foods and allergens will cause nipple itching.

3. Problems with clothing quality. If the clothing contains too many fibers, it will easily generate static electricity, causing nipples to itch.

4. Not taking a bath frequently and not changing underwear can cause nipple itching due to the influence of bacteria.

Symptoms of pregnancy

(1) Absence of menstruation

Healthy women's menstruation usually comes on a monthly basis. If it does not come after the due date, the first thing to think of is the possibility of pregnancy. Generally speaking, if the period is two weeks past due, the doctor can roughly detect signs of pregnancy; if it is one month past due, pregnancy is easier to confirm. Some women, although they are already pregnant, still have their periods once or twice when they should. However, the amount of blood is less than usual and the duration is shorter. This is the most basic symptom of pregnancy.

(2) Changes in appetite

Some women begin to experience a change in appetite shortly after their period (1-2 weeks). The things I used to like to eat, I no longer like to eat now. I won’t like the food I’ve eaten once the second time. Some people simply don’t want to eat or even feel like vomiting, and some people crave something sour. Generally, these symptoms will disappear naturally after half a month to a month.

(3) Breast changes

In early pregnancy, your breasts will increase in size and become firmer and heavier. There will be a feeling of fullness and tingling in the breasts. The small particles on the dark yellow areola around the nipple are particularly prominent.

(4) Frequent urination

In the early stages of pregnancy, many women experience frequent urination, some as often as once an hour. This is a natural phenomenon and does not require treatment.

(5) Mental fatigue

In early pregnancy, many women feel tired, lack energy, and want to sleep. But this period will not last too long and will pass quickly.