An ectopic pregnancy, or ectopic pregnancy, is the development of a fetus that occurs outside the mother's uterine cavity. The abnormality occurs as a result of the fertilised ovum implanting outside the uterus, usually in the fallopian tube. For information on what the symptoms of such a disorder are and whether you necessarily need to contact your gynaecologist, see below.
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Symptoms and course ectopic pregnancy
At the very beginning, it happens, an ectopic pregnancy may not give any symptoms. Most often, there is no bleeding on the day of the expected menstruation, and it appears after 7-14 days. On the other hand, the discomfort that does occur is not very characteristic and does not cause much discomfort.
Abdominal pain in the appendage and lower abdomen is the most common, but shoulder and clavicular pain may also occur. The pain may be stabbing, constant, dull or indeterminate. The abdomen becomes tense. Fainting and even subfebrile states may occur.
The most dangerous condition is when the ectopic pregnancy ruptures and elements of the foetal egg enter the abdominal cavity. Haemorrhage may then occur and lead to the development of shock.
When to go to the doctor and treat ectopic pregnancy
If you suspect that you may be pregnant or a pregnancy test has come back positive, you should definitely see your doctor to confirm the pregnancy and that it is developing properly. If your period is delayed or occurs late, you have severe lower abdominal pain, you are weak or fainting occurs and you cannot 100% rule out pregnancy, then also see a gynaecologist.
In order to diagnose ectopic pregnancy, the doctor has an ultrasound examination, laboratory tests and, in doubtful cases, a laparoscopy.
