Will I have menstruation if I have an ectopic pregnancy?

Ectopic pregnancy is very common. Sometimes the symptoms of ectopic pregnancy are the same as those of normal pregnancy, including amenorrhea, vomiting, and anorexia. However, adverse reactions will occur over time, such as vaginal bleeding and abdominal pain. Learn more about whether ectopic pregnancy will cause menstruation.

1. Will I have menstruation if I have an ectopic pregnancy?

The early symptoms of ectopic pregnancy are very similar to those of normal pregnancy, generally including amenorrhea, abdominal pain, vaginal bleeding, etc. The biggest characteristic of ectopic pregnancy is that the fertilized egg implants outside the uterine cavity, most commonly in the fallopian tube.

Amenorrhea, abdominal pain, and vaginal bleeding are the three most typical symptoms of ectopic pregnancy, but not all patients with ectopic pregnancy will experience the above three symptoms. Some patients appear to have their menstruation, but in fact the last vaginal bleeding is not true menstruation, but abnormal vaginal bleeding. It is only because it coincides with the time of menstruation that it is mistaken for menstruation.

Compared with normal menstruation, vaginal bleeding from ectopic pregnancy is different in the time of occurrence, amount and duration, and can be detected by paying more attention. It is unreliable to judge whether it is an ectopic pregnancy based on whether or not menstruation occurs. Therefore, to judge ectopic pregnancy, it is necessary to consider the pregnancy symptoms, examinations, and test results together. The most reliable thing is to go to the hospital for an ultrasound examination.

2. The symptoms of ectopic pregnancy and menstruation are similar:

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

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

3. 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.

4. 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.