By Dina Cheney, Aug 27, 2024
What Causes Phantom Pregnancy? Psychological factors tend to be the main cause, with hormonal issues sometimes playing a role, notes Kecia Gaither, MD, director of perinatal services and maternal fetal medicine at NYC Health+Hospitals/Lincoln in New York City. Stress, intense desire, fear of pregnancy and underlying mental health conditions can contribute, adds Snyder. Specifically, experiences with infertility, miscarriage, sexual abuse, depression or emotional trauma can make women more susceptible to experiencing a phantom pregnancy.
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