Patient's question:
Female, 27 years old, recently she has been feeling lower abdominal pain, especially on the left side, with a persistent dull ache. Is this normal? She wants to consult about why there might be a dull ache in the lower left abdomen during the early stages of pregnancy?Doctor's answer:
Most people experience pain in the early stages of pregnancy because the uterus gradually grows, causing the uterine ligaments and pelvic floor muscles to stretch, which is a physiological phenomenon. If you feel abdominal pain in the early stages of pregnancy, you must first lie down and rest. After resting for a while, if the abdominal pain persists and intensifies, or if there is even bleeding, you should have a family member take you to the hospital for immediate follow-up. Some people also experience abdominal pain in the early stages of pregnancy due to threatened miscarriage, and these pregnant women may also experience abdominal pain and occasional spotting. The most severe ectopic pregnancy cases are mostly characterized by one-sided abdominal pain and irregular vaginal bleeding.