So, how do you know if it’s just PMS symptoms or if you’re actually pregnant?

Symptoms of PMS and early pregnancy that can feel similar include breast tenderness and stomach cramping.

This is known as implantation bleeding, which takes place if a fertilized egg burrows into the uterine lining.

Woman’s abdomen with reproductive system

The changes in appetite that occur during both early pregnancy and PMS are also different.

Even your breast tenderness will likely feel different depending on whether you are pregnant or not.

PMS breast pain often suddenly stops just before or after your period begins (viaHealthline).

Woman holding a pregnant belly