Why does ectopic pregnancy bleed?

In the early stages of ectopic pregnancy, bleeding will occur. This is because the fallopian tube has ruptured, which will cause a large amount of blood to flow out, and the patient will also feel severe pain. The earlier an ectopic pregnancy is dealt with, the better, as this will minimize the harm to the body, so friends who are preparing for pregnancy must pay attention.

1. Causes of ectopic pregnancy bleeding

Bleeding from ectopic pregnancy occurs approximately 1 to 2 months after menopause. The main reason is that the gradually growing fertilized egg ruptures the fallopian tube, resulting in bleeding symptoms. Patients with severe bleeding will experience shock, and the most serious cases may threaten the patient's life. Therefore, if it is confirmed to be an ectopic pregnancy and bleeding symptoms occur, you must go to the hospital in time and take appropriate treatment methods to prevent accidents.

2. Symptoms of ectopic pregnancy bleeding

1. Irregular vaginal bleeding

Bleeding from ectopic pregnancy usually presents as irregular vaginal bleeding, and usually occurs after pregnancy. Many people will have continuous or intermittent bleeding, with a relatively small amount of bleeding in the form of drops, and dark red in color.

2. Tearing pain

Ectopic pregnancy will cause early bleeding. Once the fallopian tube pregnancy occurs, the fallopian tube will rupture and bleeding symptoms will occur. The consequences will be disastrous. When an ectopic pregnancy occurs, there will be a tearing pain, and the blood will be bright red, not like menstrual blood. Irregular vaginal bleeding is mostly spotting, dark brown, and small in amount, not exceeding the amount of menstruation.

3. Feeling of needing to defecate

If a woman suddenly experiences severe pain in the lower abdomen when she is 40 to 50 days pregnant, followed by severe pain in the entire abdomen. At the same time, there is swelling and pain in the anal area, and a feeling of wanting to defecate. In severe cases, the patient will have a pale face, cold hands and feet, cold sweats all over the body, dizziness, and even fainting, accompanied by intermittent small amounts of vaginal bleeding, which is often an ectopic pregnancy.