What are the early symptoms of ectopic pregnancy?

In our daily lives, we must learn more about reproductive health knowledge. For example, the occurrence of ectopic pregnancy can cause more harm. The early symptoms are amenorrhea, abdominal pain or vaginal bleeding, etc. We must be vigilant.

1. Menstruation

Most patients will experience amenorrhea after an ectopic pregnancy, but only pregnancies in the fallopian tube interstitial region may cause a longer history of amenorrhea. Although ectopic pregnancy is also considered a type of pregnancy, 20% to 30% of women still do not have obvious signs of amenorrhea.

2. Abdominal pain

This is the most obvious symptom in women with ectopic pregnancy. In many cases, female patients go to the hospital for treatment because they cannot bear the heart-wrenching abdominal pain and are found to have ectopic pregnancy. The pain usually occurs on one side of the lower abdomen, often accompanied by symptoms such as nausea and vomiting, which are similar to the early symptoms of appendicitis.

3. Bleeding

The patient will experience irregular bleeding in the lower body with small amount, dark color, and continuous bleeding. He will also experience internal bleeding, dizziness, and in severe cases, shock.

4. Shoulder pain

If a woman experiences unexplained shoulder pain when lying down, it may be the result of internal bleeding irritating the nerves. It is recommended that she go to the hospital for examination in time.

Ectopic pregnancy may have a lifelong impact on women's reproductive function. If you don't want to regret it for the rest of your life, female compatriots must not ignore the above symptoms, so as not to miss the best time to treat ectopic pregnancy.