when would you know if you have an ectopic pregnancy?
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Symptoms of an ectopic pregnancy usually develop between the 4th and 12th weeks of pregnancy. Some women don't have any symptoms at first. They may not find out they have an ectopic pregnancy until an early scan shows the problem or they develop more serious symptoms later on.
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In a few cases an ectopic pregnancy causes no noticeable symptoms and is only detected during routine pregnancy testing. However, most women do have symptoms and these usually become apparent between week 4 and week 12 of pregnancy.
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How are they diagnosed? Trans-vaginal ultrasound examination is the best way to diagnose an ectopic pregnancy. An intra-uterine pregnancy can usually be seen by 5-6 weeks gestation or when the HCG level is >1500 IU/l. If it is not in the uterus, it may be ectopic.
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Often, the first warning signs of an ectopic pregnancy are light vaginal bleeding and pelvic pain. If blood leaks from the fallopian tube, you may feel shoulder pain or an urge to have a bowel movement. Your specific symptoms depend on where the blood collects and which nerves are irritated.
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Symptoms. You may not notice any symptoms at first. However, some women who have an ectopic pregnancy have the usual early signs or symptoms of pregnancy — a missed period, breast tenderness and nausea. If you take a pregnancy test, the result will be positive.
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However, emergency medical help is needed if you develop these warning signs or symptoms of an ectopic pregnancy: Severe abdominal or pelvic pain accompanied by vaginal bleeding. Extreme lightheadedness. Fainting.
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Symptoms of ectopic pregnancy One-sided abdominal pain - you may experience pain, typically on one side of your abdomen (tummy), which can be persistent and severe. Vaginal bleeding - vaginal bleeding is a different type of bleeding from your regular period.
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Symptoms often appear 6 to 8 weeks after the last normal menstrual period. If the ectopic pregnancy is not in the fallopian tube, symptoms may happen later. The classic symptoms of an ectopic pregnancy are: Belly (abdominal) pain.
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Ectopic pregnancy is when a fertilized egg attaches somewhere else in your body, usually in your fallopian tube — that's why it's sometimes called “tubal pregnancy.” Ectopic pregnancies can also happen on your ovary, or somewhere else in your belly.
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Symptoms most often appear 6 to 8 weeks after the last normal menstrual period. Ectopic pregnancy may be treated in several ways, depending on whether the fallopian tube has burst. Don't ignore symptoms of ectopic pregnancy. Call your healthcare provider if you have any bleeding or pain in pregnancy.
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You may not notice any symptoms at first. However, some women who have an ectopic pregnancy have the usual early signs or symptoms of pregnancy — a missed period, breast tenderness and nausea. If you take a pregnancy test, the result will be positive. Still, an ectopic pregnancy can't continue as normal.
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Early warning of ectopic pregnancy Often, the first warning signs of an ectopic pregnancy are light vaginal bleeding and pelvic pain. If blood leaks from the fallopian tube, you may feel shoulder pain or an urge to have a bowel movement.
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To find out if you have an ectopic pregnancy, your doctor will likely do: A pelvic exam to check the size of your uterus and feel for growths or tenderness in your belly. A blood test that checks the level of the pregnancy hormone (hCG). This test is repeated 2 days later.
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They'll offer you a pregnancy test. If your pregnancy test is negative, it's unlikely that your symptoms are being caused by an ectopic pregnancy. If your pregnancy test is positive or your symptoms strongly suggest you have an ectopic pregnancy, your GP may refer you to a hospital specialist.
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[1] Women with ectopic pregnancies are often asymptomatic or may complain of amenorrhea, vaginal spotting, and lower abdominal cramping pain. They may also report common symptoms of early pregnancy such as nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and flu-like illness.
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An ectopic pregnancy occurs when the fertilized egg does not implant in the uterus but instead implants somewhere else, usually in one of the fallopian tubes. If the fallopian tube ruptures, internal bleeding can occur. Blood loss may cause weakness, fainting, pain, shock, or even death.
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An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg implants and grows outside the main cavity of the uterus. An ectopic pregnancy most often occurs in a fallopian tube, which carries eggs from the ovaries to the uterus. This type of ectopic pregnancy is called a tubal pregnancy.