Patient's question:
I recently just got divorced from my husband a few days ago, and we discussed preparing for a small one, but I'm not very understanding about pregnancy-related matters. Is there any way to self-exclude ectopic pregnancy?Doctor's answer:
Ectopic pregnancy is a common disease in women. It is an abnormal pregnancy process where the fertilized egg implants and grows outside the uterine cavity. The early symptoms of ectopic pregnancy include lower abdominal pain, missed periods, and a small amount of vaginal bleeding. If there is a rupture again, the pain can suddenly become severe, accompanied by signs of acute peritonitis and fever. It is a gynecological emergency requiring immediate treatment.Patients with ectopic pregnancy will not experience early pregnancy symptoms. In contrast, women with intrauterine pregnancy often experience nausea, dry heaving, loss of appetite, or excessive saliva around the sixth week of pregnancy. They may also experience breast shrinkage, mild tenderness, and discoloration of the nipples and areolas.