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Do you feel like you are sucking on something metallic, like a rusty coin perhaps? You have a harmless condition called Dysgeusia, roughly referring to metallic taste in the mouth. Considering how common this is among pregnant women, especially during the first trimester, we wonder why it does not get as much attention as morning sickness! So in this piece, we try to understand what Dysgeusia is, what causes it, and what you can do to get rid of it.
It is one of the symptoms of pregnancy that results in the woman getting a metallic taste in their mouth. This usually occurs in the first trimester. Unfortunately, this is the same time you get morning sickness as well and Dysgeusia might make it worse. Many women have tried to describe it as the taste of drinking water from a metal cup, though it is difficult to actually describe the same.
The actual reason why you feel a metallic taste is not known. However, there are multiple “probable” explanations for Dysgeusia.
While these seem to be the most plausible explanations, there are more reasoning out there, including:
Metallic taste during pregnancy is the play of hormones, and it indicates that your pregnancy hormones are in full swing. Though some women also go without much of botheration from Dysgeusia in their pregnancies as well. If you are lucky, it will disappear completely or at least reduce in intensity as your pregnancy progresses, much like morning sickness. If you are unlucky, you might have to bear with it throughout the pregnancy. Apart from the discomfort, Dysgeusia is not a medical concern and does not require any treatment.
We hope the following few tips will help you if you are experiencing a metallic taste:
Let us know what worked for you! Have a safe pregnancy!
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