A woman who believes she is pregnant but physical examination and tests confirm she is not would be diagnosed with a factitious disorder.

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If a woman believes she is pregnant but physical examination and tests confirm she is not, she would not be diagnosed with a factitious disorder. She could be experiencing a somatic symptom disorder or a delusional disorder. Factitious disorder involves intentionally faking or producing symptoms for attention or other psychological motivations.

A Woman Who Believes She Is Pregnant but Physical Examination