What exactly happens to the hormonal balance in a false pregnancy? Is HCG also produced and if so, why?

Answer

A false pregnancy (pseudocyesis) has several symptoms like those of a real pregnancy such as abdominal distention, lack of menstruation, breast changes, gastrointestinal complaints and frequent urination and some women even feel child movements, but without an effective pregnancy .

The hormonal changes can vary and are not comparable between patients with a false pregnancy. No HCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin) is produced, so a pregnancy test is negative.

The exact cause of a false pregnancy is unknown, but it is believed to be related to psychological stress. It has nothing to do with psychosis.

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