What causes abdominal pain in women during early pregnancy?

After pregnancy, the pregnant woman's body will become very weak, and her physical condition will become very poor because of the fetus in the belly, so some physical illnesses will occur. Many pregnant women will feel abdominal pain in the early stages of pregnancy, and some people will also feel abdominal pain and cramps. Are these conditions normal for pregnant women? Let us now understand what causes abdominal pain in early pregnancy.

1. Abdominal pain as an early pregnancy reaction: In the early stages of pregnancy, there may be some abdominal pain and discomfort that is not very severe, but does not last long and is often accompanied by vomiting. This is a manifestation of early pregnancy reaction. Pain in the upper abdomen is mostly caused by the physiological increase in gastric acid secretion in early pregnancy; occasional cramps in the lower abdomen are related to the enlarged uterus pulling upward on the ligaments that support the uterus. These pains and discomforts will naturally disappear as the early stages of pregnancy pass.

2. Uterine fibroids: Uterine fibroids may grow during pregnancy. The impacts on pregnancy include fibroid degeneration and necrosis, fibroid torsion, and direct interference with fetal development or obstruction of delivery. This pain usually comes suddenly, and the pain point is fixed, which is local pain.

3. Ectopic pregnancy: The embryo implants and develops outside the uterus, such as in the fallopian tube, ovary, abdominal cavity, etc. Symptoms of ectopic pregnancy in early pregnancy: amenorrhea, abdominal pain, and vaginal bleeding. If the gestational sac in the uterus cannot be seen through abdominal or vaginal ultrasound at 6 weeks of pregnancy, and human chorionic gonadotropin is excessive in the blood, or even internal bleeding occurs, it can be diagnosed as an ectopic pregnancy.

4. Ovarian tumors: During pregnancy, complications caused by ovarian tumors include tumor torsion and tumor rupture. Most ovarian tumors in early pregnancy are benign, but malignant tumors also exist. Therefore, if an ovarian tumor is found during pregnancy, if colic, abdominal discomfort, abnormal abdominal distension, ascites, etc. occur, you must seek medical attention as soon as possible.

5. Miscarriage: If you find lower abdominal pain and bleeding in the early stages of pregnancy, you must be vigilant. The main symptoms of threatened abortion may include the above symptoms.

6. If there is no vaginal bleeding or water breaking, please rest as the main focus. If there are no symptoms of vaginal bleeding or water breaking, and the fetal movement is normal, the pregnant mother should not be too nervous, as this is just normal uterine contraction. When abdominal pain comes, if the pregnant mother is at work, she can put down the work at hand, sit down and rest. If the abdominal pain is severe and accompanied by vaginal bleeding or water breaking, it may be a sign of miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy or premature birth, and you must seek medical attention immediately.

The above is a detailed introduction to what causes abdominal pain in early pregnancy. Pregnant women will experience some mild abdominal pain in the early stages of pregnancy. This is because the uterus contracts. If severe abdominal pain occurs and is accompanied by vaginal bleeding, you should pay attention to it and seek medical attention as soon as possible. Pay attention to your body in the first three months of pregnancy, do not have sex, rest in bed more, and strengthen your body nutrition.