Symptoms of ectopic pregnancy in the early days - detailed information

Primary symptomatology of ectopic pregnancy practically does not differ from pregnancy, when the egg is properly attached, that only carries a threat to the life of a woman. However, not all specialists manage to diagnose ectopic pregnancy at a very early stage, when surgery can be avoided. Therefore, every woman should get acquainted with the first signs, in order to protect her health from possible serious consequences.

What is characteristic of an ectopic pregnancy?

In order for a child to be born normally, and the mother not to be in danger, fertilization and the attachment of the ovule should take place only in the uterus. When an abnormality occurs in the female body, an ectopic pregnancy may occur, which is very important to recognize in a timely manner. After all, only qualified help with such conception can save from infertility, and in the worst case - death.

Localization of ectopic pregnancy occurs in other female organs, namely:

• in the abdominal cavity( rarely seen);
• directly in the fallopian tube( most often leads to its rupture);
• in the ovaries( can lead to infertility).

This pathological conception excludes the possibility of healthy gestation with subsequent delivery. Therefore, in order to save the woman's life and health, an emergency interruption of the ectopic pregnancy is necessary. That operative measures from the part of doctors were accepted in due time, it is necessary to determine in a timely manner the symptoms of the pathological condition.

Why does pathological conception occur?

Root Cause	Brief description
STD	Diseases that can be acquired with unprotected intercourse( without the use of barrier contraception) occur with no symptoms, but can affect women's health. That's why you can not ignore routine visits to the gynecological room
Inflammatory process	The inflammation causes spikes and the fallopian tubes are narrowed. Thus, the transportation function deteriorates and the egg is not delivered to the desired place( uterus).Consequently, a fertilized egg that does not enter the uterus is attached elsewhere, which results in the development of pathology and unforeseen consequences for the woman.
Operative interventions in the genitourinary system	The consequence of the operation may be a disruption of the normal functioning of the fallopian tubes
Defects of the congenital nature	Pathological development of the fallopian tubesin the future can lead to permanent pathological pregnancies. Thus, if the tube is irregularly shaped, it will be extremely difficult to normally become pregnant
Problems with the hormonal background	Endocrine dysfunction leads to hormonal disorders and worsening of the fallopian tubes. Such consequences are to be expected when using spirals and contraceptives based on combined hormones
Neoplasms or tumors	If a tumor formation on the fallopian tubes or nearby tissue is diagnosed, the transport process of the fertilized egg will be disrupted, which will lead to incorrect attachment of the

. To prevent possible pregnancy outside the uterus, it is necessary to approach the issue of women's health responsibly and regularly visit a gynecologist. After all, the process of conception can affect STDs, some of them are asymptomatic.

How to recognize pathology in the early days?

The difficulty in diagnosing an ectopic pregnancy is that it is easily confused with the normal course of pregnancy. In the first days it is difficult to determine the location of the localized egg.

If the fetus begins to attach outside the uterus, then perhaps the appearance of the following symptomatology:

1. Menstrual delay. There may be a complete absence of menstruation, and a slight bleeding, which resembles a scanty period. Blood is characterized by a dark color, and the discharge lasts no more than two days.
2. The mammary glands swell. The breast increases and becomes sensitive. In addition, the woman clearly senses all the smells and tastes.
3. Early toxicosis.
4. Pain syndrome in the lower abdomen that gives back. The pain can be so intense that there will be insomnia.
5. Spotting discharge that occurs on any term of pregnancy. It is significant that such bloody discharge is characterized by a brown color and a distinctive unpleasant odor.
6. Growing pain in the location of the egg. If the attachment occurred in one of the fallopian tubes, then soreness will appear in the side.
7. If a woman has a pathological pregnancy, she will be troubled by severe headaches resembling migraines, fainting.

For a long period of time a woman may not even suspect of an ectopic pregnancy, as there is no significant deterioration of the condition. Lowering the pressure or mood swings do not push the approach to a specialist. Therefore, the diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy in the first weeks is very rare.

This is important! The difference between the pathological and normal attachment of an ovum lies in the timing of pregnancy.

Terms for determining the pathological attachment of the egg

A healthy pregnancy is determined with the help of ultrasound examination, it is impossible to detect ectopic pregnancy in the first month by means of ultrasound. The first noticeable symptomatology will appear only a month and a half after conception. This does not exclude the negative results of pregnancy tests. Warnings about pathological pregnancy can only the aforementioned set of symptoms.

The absence of strips on the test can be explained by the inadequate production of the chorionic gonadotropin, which actively begins to be synthesized in normal pregnancy. It is on this hormone that tests respond. In the case of an ectopic pregnancy, the body is not fully aware of pregnancy, so the development of a special hormone practically does not occur. In some cases, the second strip can be seen as very pale.

This is important! When symptoms appear in pregnancy, but in the absence of a positive test result, it is necessary to conduct a medical examination and exclude the possibility of an ectopic pregnancy.

When is it necessary to visit a doctor?

There are a number of indicators of well-being when one should not hesitate to visit a doctor:

• feels worse without any reason, and in the abdomen the pain syndrome becomes more active, which clearly gives to the lumbar region. At the same time, pain sensations are observed not only in the abdomen, but even in the anus. Such symptoms are not normal, so do not take pain medication. The doctor must remember the correct localization of pain in order to establish a correct diagnosis;
• high body temperature in the absence of infectious and viral diseases. A woman can feel chills, aching muscles, but there are no other signs of colds. When the ectopic pregnancy is confirmed and such a symptom arose, it is urgent to call an ambulance;
• severe pain, which is accompanied by dizziness. Additional symptoms are loss of appetite and impaired coordination of movements. If such signs persist for several hours, a specialist examination is required;
  

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• arterial pressure is reduced. This symptom is difficult to consider an obvious sign of an ectopic pregnancy, but it is the lowering of the blood pressure that signals the pathological development of the oocyte;
• frequent loss of consciousness. Even in the normal course of pregnancy, a woman experiences loss of consciousness, which is also characteristic of pathological attachment;
• open bleeding. When the fetus develops with pathologies or the egg is not attached in the proper place( uterus), bleeding with a large loss of blood can be observed from the vagina. If you do not help a woman in time, then it can end in a fatal outcome.

You can see more clearly the signs and symptoms of pathological pregnancy outside the uterus here:

Video - Ectopic pregnancy

Why it is impossible to bear a child?

Attaching a cell in the wrong place is possible, but the main problem occurs when it starts to grow. The organs of the genitourinary system are not designed to carry a child. Only the womb is the organ that can stretch relative to the growth of the fetus and not harm the body of a woman.

When the attachment occurs, for example, in the fallopian tube, the growing egg takes up its entire space, and then the epithelial tissue breaks. As a result, bleeding occurs, filling the internal cavity, and then exiting through the vagina.

Bleeding is not the only danger that hides behind an ectopic pregnancy. To all this, peritonitis can be added, that is, infection with the subsequent development of the inflammatory process. Eliminates peritonitis only in the intensive care unit, so the threat of life is high.

About the danger of pregnancy outside the uterus will tell a highly specialized specialist:

Video - How to determine an ectopic pregnancy

Actions in ectopic pregnancy

Unfortunately, every woman who is diagnosed with an ectopic pregnancy should be informed that it is impossible to save a child. With this development of events, there is the issue of preserving the life of the mother and her reproductive function. To avoid consequences it is possible only at the operative decision of a problem.

The earlier the pathology is detected, the less painful the operation will be and with minimal risks. The modern method of surgical treatment is laparoscopy. This procedure provides for a small incision at the site of fetal localization, then it is sucked. The advantages of laparoscopy are the minimal consequences, that is, tissues are not damaged, there are no scars and adhesions in the future, and most importantly, the opportunity remains to become pregnant and tolerate the baby normally.

Attention! It is very important to recognize in time the body signals about the pathological course of pregnancy, as timeliness will help to save life and women's health.

It is significant that it is possible to determine pregnancy outside the uterus at the third week, when the level of hCG is increased, but ultrasound does not confirm the presence of the fetus. Therefore, any changes in the body similar to the signs of pregnancy should be encouraged to visit a gynecologist.