Is there a treatment for false pregnancy?

Showing a woman proof that she really isn’t pregnant through imaging techniques like an ultrasound is the most successful way to bring a false pregnancy to an end.

False pregnancies aren’t thought to have direct physical causes, so there are no general recommendations for treating them with medication. But if a woman is experiencing symptoms like menstrual irregularity, medication may be prescribed.

False pregnancies seem to disproportionately take place in women experiencing psychological instability. For that reason, they should be under the care of a psychotherapist for treatment.