Ectopic Pregnancy Symptoms

Let’s remember that an ectopic pregnancy is one that occurs outside the womb, and therefore the chances that it comes to fruition are very low. In addition, there are many cases of ectopic pregnancies that are not detected on time, with the consequent risk for the health of the mother.

Although ectopic pregnancies are rare, the consequences are serious enough to feel that if one or more of these signs, seek immediate specialist to determine with certainty the cause and act accordingly. Early detection of ectopic pregnancy is essential to avoid serious complications.

  • ectopic pregnancy symptoms Colicky pain and extreme sensitivity, especially in the lower abdomen (initially on one side). The pain may be aggravated by bowel movement or coughing. If there is a break from the tube, the pain would be very sharp and steady for a short time and it would spread throughout the area of the pelvis.
  • There may be vaginal discharge or light brown bleeding for several days or weeks before the pain, but these losses will if there is rupture of the tube.
  • If the fallopian tube to break apart the pain would be severe bleeding.
  • A high percentage of women with ectopic pregnancy suffer from nausea and dizziness, although this is difficult to distinguish symptoms of morning sickness.
  • Some women have fainting or weakness. If the tube ruptures, are relatively common, weak rapid pulse and cold clammy skin.
  • Severe lower back pain.
  • Some women feel shoulder pain.
  • Some women feel pressure in the rectum.

Some of these symptoms may indicate a different problem from ectopic pregnancy, so in any case will be the specialist who determines it.