Am I Pregnant? Take our Fun Quiz!

Missed a period? Feeling unusual cravings or fatigue? Take our pregnancy quiz to find out what it might mean!

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  By: Tali Ditye, Ph.D., Co-founder

  Updated: October 1, 2025

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Our quiz combines both real early symptoms and classic folklore to give you a playful estimate of whether you might be pregnant.

Answer the questions below and click See Results. The quiz only takes a couple of minutes and gives instant feedback!

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Take the "Am I Pregnant?" Quiz!

Try the Quiz

Scroll up to try our Pregnancy Quiz, based on real early pregnancy symptoms, lifestyle factors, and fun folklore signs. Answer as many questions as you can for the most playful prediction!

The Quiz Questions Explained

Our quiz includes three categories: science-based signs (like missed periods, fatigue, or breast tenderness), context and lifestyle factors (such as cycle regularity and birth control), and fun folklore (old wives’ tales that have been passed down for generations).

Here’s what each question means:

1. Missed period: One of the most common early signs of pregnancy. A missed period often leads people to take a home pregnancy test.
2. Period lateness in days: The longer your period is overdue, the higher the chance of pregnancy. Many people test about a week late.
3. Cycle regularity: Regular cycles make predictions more accurate. Irregular cycles can delay periods without pregnancy.
4. Usual cycle length: Knowing your normal cycle length helps estimate whether your period is late or on track.
5. Days since unprotected sex: Conception is most likely around ovulation. Timing helps estimate plausibility.
6. Fertile window timing: If sex occurred during the fertile window (about 5 days before ovulation through ovulation day), pregnancy likelihood is higher.
7. Implantation spotting: Light pink or brown spotting about a week after ovulation may indicate implantation bleeding.
8. Breast tenderness/swelling: Hormonal changes in early pregnancy often cause breast soreness.
9. Fatigue: Increased tiredness is a common early symptom due to rising progesterone.
10. Frequent urination: Hormonal shifts can increase urination even in early pregnancy.
11. Unusual cramping: Light cramping different from pre-period cramps can be a pregnancy sign.
12. Nausea/food aversions: “Morning sickness” often begins in the first trimester.
13. Changes in smell/taste: Many people notice stronger or altered senses of smell or taste when pregnant.
14. Lower back discomfort: Hormonal loosening of ligaments may cause early backaches.
15. Bloating: Progesterone can slow digestion and cause bloating similar to PMS, but more prolonged.
16. Basal body temperature: A sustained BBT rise for 18+ days after ovulation is considered a strong pregnancy indicator.
17. Home pregnancy test: A clear positive is the most direct sign, though faint lines can also be meaningful.
18. Fertility meds/contraception: These can cause irregularities and pregnancy-like symptoms.
19. Breastfeeding: Can suppress ovulation and make periods irregular, but pregnancy is still possible.
20. Age group: Fertility odds vary by age, though pregnancy is possible at all ages of reproductive years.
21. Ovulation tracking: Helps pinpoint fertile days, increasing accuracy of predictions.
22. Cycle disruption: Illness, stress, or travel can delay periods without pregnancy.
23. Vivid dreams: Some people report unusually vivid dreams early in pregnancy.
24. Digestive changes: Constipation or diarrhea sometimes occurs with hormonal shifts.
25. Headaches/lightheadedness: Hormonal changes and increased circulation can cause these symptoms.
26. Frequency of intercourse: More frequent attempts increase pregnancy likelihood, especially during the fertile window.
27. Unprotected intercourse: Increases the chance of pregnancy compared to protected sex.
28. Actively trying to conceive: Couples timing intercourse are more likely to conceive sooner.
29. Stopped birth control: Recently stopping hormonal contraception can cause irregular cycles, but pregnancy is still possible.
30. Luteal phase length: A longer luteal phase increases chances of successful implantation.
31. Recent weight change: Weight gain or loss can influence menstrual cycles and fertility.
32. Stress levels: Stress can delay ovulation or periods without pregnancy.
33. Smoking, vaping, alcohol: Can affect fertility, hormones, and menstrual cycles.
34. Healthy ovaries/cycles: Underlying reproductive health conditions influence pregnancy chances.
35. Medication use: Some medications may disrupt hormones or cycles.
36. Citrus cravings (folklore): Traditionally thought to indicate pregnancy or baby sex, though not scientific.
37. Morning queasiness (folklore): Folklore often links morning sickness to early pregnancy.
38. Superhuman smell (folklore): An exaggerated belief that heightened senses mean pregnancy.
39. Ring swing (folklore): A pendant or ring swinging in circles is said to predict pregnancy or baby sex.
40. Hiccups (folklore): Some traditions say more hiccups mean pregnancy likelihood.
41. Emotional commercials (folklore): Increased tearfulness is often jokingly tied to pregnancy.
42. Sweet foods aversion (folklore): Folklore says rejecting sweet foods may point to pregnancy.

Where These Beliefs Come From

Science-based questions come from recognized early symptoms, while folklore questions come from centuries of cultural traditions.

From ring tests to cravings, these playful signs have long been used in the absence of medical tools.

What Science Actually Says

While some quiz questions reflect real early symptoms, others are based on myths. Scientifically reliable methods include:

• Home pregnancy test: Usually accurate from the first missed period.
• Blood tests: Detect hCG with high accuracy even earlier.
• Ultrasound: Detects pregnancy and viability a few weeks later.

Other Fun Prediction Methods

Other playful predictors include astrology, sibling gender patterns, and hairline or face-shape myths.

None are scientific, but they remain part of pregnancy folklore worldwide.

Disclaimer

Our Pregnancy Quiz is intended only for entertainment purposes. It mixes science-based early signs with playful folklore, but it is not diagnostic or medical advice.

Always confirm with a doctor or test.

Scientific References

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). (2022). Early Pregnancy Symptoms. acog.org.

Mayo Clinic. (2023). Pregnancy symptoms: 10 early signs. mayoclinic.org.

Mommyhood101 Podcast. (2025). Episode 9: Debunking 9 pregnancy myths. mommyhood101.com.