PMS since ovulation?

Does anyone else have PMS symptoms starting right after ovulation? I have been TTC with Clomid since my periods are irregular so I am not really used to all of these symptoms and dont know what is from Clomid, what could be PMS or possibly early pregnancy symptoms. Seems every month brings something new! This time I felt what must have been ovulation (opk was pos.) and then cramping started a couple days later. Also , i am not a gassy girl and from day 4DPO to now (approx 9-10 DPO) have been very gassy mostly when i get up in tha am and cramps are stronger then too. But cramping and gassy off and on all day. Breasts started yesterday getting sore but not constantly. I dont know what to expect. Everything seemed perfect to conceive this time so i am hoping. I prob should try to forget about it so i dont start imagining things !! Any similar situations I can learn from??

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
These can be the symptoms of pregnancy. If you miss your periods then you can test 1 week- 10 days after you miss your periods or you can test for pregnancy by a highly sensitive pregnancy test 10 days post ovulation with a sensitive ( 20 - 25 mIU ) pregnancy test. Also I would suggest you to get your serum HCG levels estimated since this is more specific than urine for pregnancy tests. The HCG (it is a hormone) levels rise only in pregnancy and its presence will confirm the status of your pregnancy.

I hope it helps. It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.