What Are the Symptoms of an Ectopic Pregnancy?
In a normal pregnancy, a fertilized egg gives rise to the fetus, which develops in the uterus, better known as the womb. The uterus is able to swell to accommodate the growing fetus, and is able to provide the ideal protection and environment for it. What happens if something goes wrong and the egg gets stuck, usually in a fallopian tube? In this event, we have what is known as an ectopic pregnancy. If this happens, the fetus will not survive the pregnancy.
In many cases, the body will naturally reject this misplaced pregnancy and it will be lost, manifesting as vaginal bleeding. This is much the same as what happens when a woman experiences a miscarriage. There may be little or no symptoms of an ectopic pregnancy in such a case, and the health of the mother will not be in danger, though it is statistically more likely that her next pregnancy will also be an ectopic one (an increase of about 10% to 15%).
In the event that there are no ectopic pregnancy symptoms, and the problem does not get intercepted with ultrasounds or other testing, the growing fetus may rupture the tissue where it is located, causing serious internal bleeding and perhaps resulting in the loss of the mother’s life. Don’t let this happen- know the signs and symptoms of an ectopic pregnancy so you can take the proper actions to save yourself or someone you love.
Early ectopic symptoms are usually identical to those of a normal pregnancy, but after the first 6-8 weeks, the mother may also experience other things that will let you know something may be amiss. There could be pelvic or abdominal pain, which often starts out on one side and can spread. It may also get worse when moving. The mother may also get dizzy or even faint, and could exhibit signs of shock from internal bleeding. Vaginal bleeding or pain during intercourse also lets you know to get medical attention immediately. And shoulder pain is also one of the common symptoms of ectopic pregnancy, which also indicates internal bleeding.
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