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Pregnancy can affect almost every part of your body, and your mouth and taste buds are no exception.
Many expectant women report having a metallic or sour taste in their mouths as one of theirpregnancy symptoms.
When does the metallic taste start during pregnancy?
That metallic taste in your mouth is acommon pregnancy symptom in the first trimester.
Some moms have compared it to spare change or drinking water from a metal cup.
What causes you to have a metallic taste during pregnancy?
Dysgeusia is caused bychanges in your hormone levelsduring pregnancy.
Pregnancy hormones, in particular estrogen, seem to play a role in moderating our sense of taste.
And when you’re pregnant, estrogen levels and hence your taste buds may fluctuate widely.
As your pregnancy progresses and your hormones settle down, the metallic taste should dissipate.
For something we don’t hear much about, dysgeusia is surprisingly common in pregnancy.
And each time you brush your teeth, brush your tongue, too.
Can I prevent having a metallic taste while I’m pregnant?
When can I expect having a metallic taste to end?
If not, it should go away after birth.
