To diagnose an ectopic pregnancy Ectopic pregnancy - to keep the baby can not be?   It is quite difficult. Signs of an ectopic pregnancy, especially in the beginning, often resemble symptoms of a normal pregnancy, but some women it is up to a certain period does not cause any symptoms.

What is an ectopic pregnancy

Ectopic pregnancy starts to develop when the fertilized egg implants somewhere outside the uterus. In 98% of cases it occurs in the fallopian or uterine tubes - such pregnancy is sometimes called the tube. In other cases, the embryo is implanted in the ovaries, cervix, or in the peritoneal cavity. If the pregnancy starts to develop outside the uterus, the normal growth of the placenta, as well as the development of the fetus impossible.

If an ectopic pregnancy is not detected in time, sooner or later, increasing fetal bladder lead to rupture of the fallopian tube or other internal organs. Complications of this gap can pose a serious danger to the life of the patient. Ectopic pregnancy is a major cause of most deaths of women due to complications of pregnancy in the first trimester. When you break the woman's fallopian tubes requiring urgent medical attention.

The main symptoms of ectopic pregnancy

• Vaginal bleeding. One of the first symptoms of an ectopic pregnancy is usually smearing vaginal bleeding, which may eventually become stronger. At the earliest stages of pregnancy bleeding it is not necessarily a signal of problems - it can be a sign that the embryo is implanted in the uterine wall. However, implantation bleeding is usually held before a woman knows about the pregnancy. If tests have already shown that you are pregnant and have vaginal bleeding starts, should immediately seek medical attention. In addition to an ectopic pregnancy, causes of bleeding may be subchorionic bruising, irritation of the cervix, or miscarriage Miscarriage - is more common than you think .
• Too slow increase in the level of hCG .  If the patient began vaginal bleeding or have other reason to suspect that she may have an ectopic pregnancy, the doctor might have in the early stages to make the analysis on HCG (human chorionic gonadotropin - a hormone that begins to produce almost immediately after pregnancy) .  Abnormally slow increase in hCG levels may be an indicator of an ectopic pregnancy .  If the pregnancy is developing normally, in the early stages of human chorionic gonadotropin level doubles every two or three days .  If an ectopic pregnancy levels of this hormone also increases, but it happens, as a rule, much slower .  If the doctor finds that the increase in the level of HCG is too slow, he may appoint an additional blood test or ultrasound, with which you can detect an ectopic pregnancy or other complications .
• Spasms. Mild cramping in the lower abdomen during early pregnancy - this is normal, but severe cramping, especially if accompanied by vaginal bleeding may be a sign of ectopic pregnancy. Most cramps are just one side - the one where the developing fetus.
• Dizziness can also be a symptom of ectopic pregnancy. In some cases, it is the result of internal bleeding, but also dizziness may be caused by anemia, lack of sleep and other reasons.
• Unilateral pain. Even the appearance of mild pain on one side of the abdomen pregnant women should immediately contact a doctor. If the pain increases sharply as well, if it begins vaginal bleeding, you need to call an ambulance - these symptoms are likely to indicate the gap of the fallopian tube.
• The feeling of pressure in the rectum. These feelings may resemble those sometimes with strong gas formation and constipation, but in fact they are the result of internal bleeding: the symptoms described causes the blood pressure in the rectum. When these sensations should immediately call a doctor.
• Low blood pressure. If an ectopic pregnancy is not diagnosed in time, it can cause internal bleeding and as a result, lowering of blood pressure. Symptoms of this may be shortness of breath, fatigue, dizziness, ringing in the ears. Contact your doctor if these symptoms appear suddenly and you have never suffered from hypotension.
• Shoulder pain may occur soon after the rupture of the fallopian tube. Internal bleeding can lead to irritation of the nerves that cause pain in the shoulders. Since this symptom indicates that the rupture of the fallopian tube has already occurred, with the appearance of pain in the shoulders, especially if it is accompanied by other symptoms of an ectopic pregnancy, you should immediately seek medical help.
• Nausea in some cases, is a symptom of an ectopic pregnancy. Since during normal pregnancy, women often suffer from morning sickness, this symptom is often overlooked. However, if nausea appeared suddenly, it makes sense to consult a doctor.
• Shock. If a ruptured fallopian tube, and began bleeding internally, a woman can happen shock, and this - the life-threatening condition. When the shock symptoms such as dizziness, anxiety, cold and covered in sweat skin, weakness, lightheadedness, rapid but weak pulse, you should immediately call an ambulance.

Related Articles

Ectopic pregnancy - to keep the baby can not be?

How to identify an ectopic pregnancy - the main features

Treatment of an ectopic pregnancy - constant medical supervision

Complications of ectopic pregnancy: how to avoid physical problems