Pregnancy early abdominal pain without bleeding

Lower abdominal pain without bleeding in the early stages of pregnancy is a normal physiological phenomenon. This is mainly a symptom of physiological abdominal pain, while pathological abdominal pain is mainly a precursor to threatened abortion. Pregnant women should pay attention to the causes of lower abdominal pain, especially those who have experienced congenital abortion. If you have abdominal pain in the early stages of pregnancy, you should go to the hospital for treatment in time to avoid the symptoms of ectopic pregnancy.

Abdominal pain but no bleeding in early pregnancy

In the early stages of pregnancy, many expectant mothers will experience abdominal pain. Abdominal pain in early pregnancy is generally divided into physiological abdominal pain and pathological abdominal pain. There is no need to worry too much about the former, but the latter should be taken seriously enough, because pathological abdominal pain may be a precursor to threatened abortion.

1. Physiological abdominal pain

Symptoms: In the early stages of pregnancy, many expectant mothers always feel some stomach pain, sometimes accompanied by early pregnancy reactions such as vomiting. This is mainly caused by increased gastric acid secretion in the early stages of pregnancy. At this time, you should pay attention to diet adjustment. The meals should be light and easy to digest. You can eat some toasted steamed bread slices or soda crackers for breakfast. The discomfort will disappear naturally as the first trimester ends.

When you are four or five months pregnant, your belly will suddenly grow bigger, and then your skin will feel tight, and you will feel a dull pulling pain in your abdomen after exercise. For some pregnant women, the enlarged uterus constantly stimulates the lower edge of the ribs, which may cause dull rib pain or pain due to relaxation and separation of the pubic symphysis. These conditions are normal physiological reactions after pregnancy and do not require special treatment. Pay attention to rest and you can also relieve pain by sleeping on your left side.

2. Pathological abdominal pain

Symptoms: If you experience abdominal pain in early pregnancy, especially lower abdominal pain, the first thing you should consider is whether it is a pregnancy complication. Common complications include threatened miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy.

If a pregnant woman experiences paroxysmal lower abdominal pain or regular abdominal pain, back pain, or pelvic pain in the first few months of pregnancy, the problem may be more complicated. If it is accompanied by vaginal spotting or a noticeable feeling of abdominal heaviness, it may indicate threatened miscarriage. If you experience severe unilateral lower abdominal pain, accompanied by vaginal bleeding or fainting, it may be an ectopic pregnancy and you should go to the hospital immediately.

Causes of abdominal pain in early pregnancy

The reason expectant mothers experience abdominal pain in the early stages of pregnancy is usually because the uterus enlarges and the round ligament of the uterus is stretched, causing abdominal pain. This pain is mostly located on one or both sides of the uterus in the lower abdomen, and is referred pain, dull pain or lack thereof. The pain becomes more obvious when walking a long distance or changing body position. This condition can be relieved by resting in bed. However, if the abdominal pain is severe or any abnormalities occur, you must seek prompt medical attention.

1. Ectopic pregnancy: The typical symptoms of ectopic pregnancy can be summarized into three major symptoms: amenorrhea, abdominal pain, and vaginal bleeding. Therefore, pregnant mothers are reminded to have timely check-ups.

2. Ovarian tumors: Complications caused by ovarian tumors are also quite common during pregnancy. Therefore, if an ovarian tumor is found during pregnancy, you must seek medical attention as soon as you experience colic, abdominal discomfort, abnormal abdominal distension, ascites, etc.

3. Uterine fibroids: Uterine fibroids may grow during pregnancy, and the impacts on pregnancy include fibroid degeneration and necrosis, fibroid torsion, and direct interference with fetal development or obstruction of delivery. This type of pain usually comes suddenly, and the pain point is fixed, which is local pain.

4. Miscarriage: If you find lower abdominal pain and bleeding in the early stages of pregnancy, you must be vigilant. The main symptoms of threatened abortion may include the above symptoms.