Could You Be Pregnant? 11 Signs to Look For

It's easy to miss some of the common early signs of pregnancy, as many of these symptoms can easily be mistaken for other ailments. To know whether or not you should buy a pregnancy test, Dr. Dana Gossett, an OB-GYN and professor with the University of California San Francisco’s Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, says it's important to monitor your periods.

"Women keeping track of their periods is important," she tells Woman's Day. "It provides a window into your overall health if you have a lens on what your period is doing. There are tons of free apps out there that you can use to track it. If more people are doing that and are in tune with their gynecological health, they’re more likely to recognize when they could be pregnant."

If you're experiencing any of the following symptoms, and your period has been MIA, it may be worth taking a pregnancy test or visiting your OB-GYN.