How long does it take to rule out an ectopic pregnancy?

Ectopic pregnancy is very common. Women have to undergo this kind of screening when they are pregnant. Ectopic pregnancy has a great impact on the female uterus. When a woman has such a situation, she must receive timely treatment, otherwise the ectopic pregnancy will be serious and will have a great impact on future fertility. How long does it take to rule out ectopic pregnancy? Many people are not clear about this. The following is a detailed introduction so that you can have some understanding.

How long does it take to rule out an ectopic pregnancy?

Ectopic pregnancy is an abnormal pregnancy and a very dangerous disease in gynecology. The similarities between it and a normal pregnancy are amenorrhea and early pregnancy reactions (such as vomiting, dizziness, nausea, etc.), but the difference is that an ectopic pregnancy will cause abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding.

Under normal circumstances, when the embryo implants in the uterine cavity after a woman becomes pregnant, it is called an intrauterine pregnancy. If it implants somewhere outside the uterine cavity, it is called an ectopic pregnancy, which is also called ectopic pregnancy in medicine. The most common site of ectopic pregnancy is the fallopian tube, and a few can also be seen in the ovaries, cervix, etc. If it is not treated actively, it will cause rupture and heavy bleeding, and if it is not treated in time, it will be life-threatening.

Experts say: If women of childbearing age have amenorrhea for about 6-8 weeks and experience irregular vaginal bleeding accompanied by abdominal pain, they should be alert to the possibility of ectopic pregnancy. Abdominal pain is the main reason for patients to seek medical treatment. It often occurs in one case and can be sudden, like tearing, and accompanied by nausea and vomiting. Sometimes, blood in the abdominal cavity accumulates in the uterine crypts, irritating the rectum, causing the urge to defecate and a feeling of anal congestion. It is common to see women suddenly fainting or going into shock while defecating. If the bleeding increases, there will be a distending pain all over the body. If the blood flows to the diaphragm and stimulates the diaphragm, there may be radiating pain in the shoulder area.

How long does it take to rule out an ectopic pregnancy?

If you have an ectopic pregnancy, there will be some abnormal reactions, such as vaginal bleeding or lower abdominal pain around 6 to 8 weeks of pregnancy. These are all early symptoms of ectopic pregnancy. In order to rule out ectopic pregnancy, it is best to go to the hospital for examination after the sudden menopause to see what caused it. However, ectopic pregnancy usually presents with the following symptoms:

1. Abdominal pain: pain in the lower abdomen, a feeling of defecation, sometimes severe pain, accompanied by cold sweat. When rupture occurs, the patient suddenly feels tearing pain in one side of the lower abdomen, often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.

2. Amenorrhea: Before miscarriage or rupture of tubal pregnancy, symptoms and signs are not obvious. In addition to short-term amenorrhea and pregnancy symptoms, sometimes there is bloating and pain in one side of the lower abdomen. During examination, the fallopian tubes may be normal or enlarged.

3. Vaginal bleeding: usually a small amount of bleeding.

4. Syncope and shock: Due to acute intra-abdominal bleeding, it may cause decreased blood volume and severe abdominal pain. Mild cases often experience syncope, while severe cases may experience shock.

5. Other symptoms: may include nausea, vomiting, and frequent urination. The symptoms of ectopic pregnancy are often atypical. Some patients may go into shock due to heavy bleeding, become pale, and have low blood pressure.

After knowing how long to rule out ectopic pregnancy, women should actively cooperate when screening. Also, if women feel any discomfort during the screening, they should report it in time so that there will be no impact on themselves and the fetus. Women should pay attention to this when screening.