What causes lower abdominal pain during early pregnancy?

Pregnancy is a very critical period. During this period, some problems will arise, which will have a certain impact on the fetus. If it is not well examined and treated, the impact on the fetus will be very great. Lower abdominal pain in early pregnancy is a phenomenon. The following is a summary of the causes of lower abdominal pain in early pregnancy.

Abdominal pain during pregnancy is very common. There are many reasons for abdominal pain. Some are normal phenomena of pregnancy, while others represent serious illnesses. The most common cause of abdominal pain in early pregnancy is the enlargement of the uterus and the extension of the uterine ligaments. Usually this pain is not severe and may cause some discomfort but will not affect your daily life. The location of the pain is not fixed, sometimes in the left lower abdomen, sometimes in the right lower abdomen, and the pain lasts for a very short time.

After a doctor's examination to confirm that there are no other abnormalities, this type of abdominal pain usually does not require special treatment. However, if the pain is severe, you can ask the doctor to give you painkillers or further diagnosis and treatment to find out whether there are problems such as miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, ovarian tumors, etc.

Early pregnancy reaction after a woman becomes pregnant. Early pregnancy symptoms include abdominal pain, which usually occurs in the early stages of pregnancy and is not very severe and does not last long.

Many times it is accompanied by vomiting, which is a normal manifestation of early pregnancy reaction. So don't panic too much, unless it is severe vomiting, you need to go to the hospital for timely treatment

Abdominal pain due to the rapid growth of the uterus. The enlarged uterus causes pressure pain, which usually occurs in the lower abdomen during the 3rd to 4th month of pregnancy. During this period, the uterus grows relatively quickly, and the organs around the uterus are squeezed, causing lower abdominal pain.

Pain in the round ligament of the uterus. It manifests as persistent dull pain in the lower abdomen without any cause during the 5th to 6th month of pregnancy. At this time, the uterus grows fastest, and the round ligaments supporting the uterus also stretch, lengthen, and increase in tension. The uterine wall where the round ligament is attached is pulled, causing pain.

Abdominal pain due to threatened miscarriage. Normally, a small amount of vaginal bleeding occurs within 7 months of pregnancy. The amount of blood is less than the menstrual flow, and the blood is mostly bright red. Sometimes it is accompanied by lower abdominal pain, back pain and a feeling of falling.

There is also the possibility of an ectopic pregnancy. One of the symptoms of ectopic pregnancy is abdominal pain. If a woman has an ectopic pregnancy, she may experience abdominal pain. It may manifest as persistent tearing pain in the lower abdomen. Ectopic pregnancy may also be accompanied by symptoms such as amenorrhea and irregular vaginal bleeding. Women should pay attention to such phenomena in the early stages of pregnancy.

Early uterine contractions cause abdominal pain in pregnant women. This type of abdominal pain usually manifests as an occasional feeling of abdominal tightness starting from the third month of pregnancy, sometimes accompanied by mild pain, with irregular occurrence and no vaginal bleeding.

There are many reasons for lower abdominal pain in early pregnancy. Some are because the pregnant mother does not pay much attention to her physical health, and some are too careless and do not pay attention to the baby's physical health. If you have lower abdominal pain in early pregnancy, you should go to the hospital for a good examination, have regular physical examinations, early detection, and early treatment. The health of the fetus is very important.