What are the symptoms of an ectopic pregnancy?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz answered:Signs of an ectopic pregnancy are abdominal pain, increased blood pressure, vaginal bleeding or feeling a mass in your pelvic region. If your tube ruptures, it's a life-threatening emergency that can cause maternal death. So if you have any question, see your obstetrician immediately. Doctors can detect an ectopic pregnancy using hormone levels from a blood specimen and ultrasound, and if caught early, it can be treated with medication. Surgery can fix some tubal problems by tying down these delicate organs that look like venus fly traps.
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Signs of an ectopic pregnancy are abdominal pain, increased blood pressure, vaginal bleeding or feeling a mass in your pelvic region. If your tube ruptures, it's a life-threatening emergency that can cause maternal death. So if you have any... More -
Dr. Kevin Windom answered:The most common symptoms of an ectopic pregnancy are pelvic pain and vaginal bleeding with a positive pregnancy test. If a patient experiences these symptoms, she needs to seek help through an emergency room physician or an OB/GYN immediately because an ectopic pregnancy has the potential of the pregnancy rupturing in the tube and can cause internal bleeding and possibly death.
The most common symptoms of an ectopic pregnancy are pelvic pain and vaginal bleeding with a positive pregnancy test. If a patient experiences these symptoms, she needs to seek help through an emergency room physician or an OB/GYN immediately... More -
Healthwise answered:An early ectopic pregnancy often feels like a normal pregnancy. A woman with an ectopic pregnancy may experience common signs of early pregnancy, such as:
- A missed menstrual period.
- Tender breasts.
- Fatigue.
- Nausea.
- Increased urination.
First signs of an ectopic pregnancy may include:
- Vaginal bleeding, which may be light.
- Abdominal (belly) pain or pelvic pain, usually 6 to 8 weeks after a missed period.
As an ectopic pregnancy progresses, though, other symptoms may develop, including:
- Belly pain or pelvic pain that may get worse with movement or straining. It may occur sharply on one side at first and then spread throughout the pelvic region.
- Heavy or severe vaginal bleeding.
- Pain with intercourse or during a pelvic exam.
- Dizziness, lightheadedness or fainting (syncope) caused by internal bleeding.
- Signs of shock.
- Shoulder pain caused by bleeding into the abdomen under the diaphragm. The bleeding irritates the diaphragm and is experienced as shoulder pain.
Symptoms of miscarriage often are similar to symptoms experienced in early ectopic pregnancy.
An early ectopic pregnancy often feels like a normal pregnancy. A woman with an ectopic pregnancy may experience common signs of early pregnancy, such as: A missed menstrual period. Tender breasts. Fatigue. Nausea. Increased urination.... More
