Sometimes a woman of reproductive age may think she is pregnant when in fact she is not. A number of factors may contribute to this belief.
Psychological factors:
(1) conversion reaction for severe depression
(2) reaction to some form of abuse or deprivation
Cultural beliefs:
(1) importance of a woman having children
Physiologic changes:
(1) secondary amenorrhea
(2) neuroendocrine changes associated with severe distress
(3) "morning sickness"
(4) intra-abdominal symptoms
Medical care:
(1) lack or avoidance of medical care
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Specialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology
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