Patient's question:
A colleague hasn't had her period for two months and suspects she might be pregnant. However, she often experiences abdominal pain. Does an ectopic pregnancy cause abdominal pain?Doctor's answer:
Two months without a menstrual period, then it is necessary to check if there has been sexual activity, as the possibility of pregnancy is relatively high in such cases. Additionally, it is important to consider endocrine function issues. In other words, it would be advisable to undergo an ultrasound examination of the uterine appendages and a test for sex hormones. It may also be helpful to check for early pregnancy in the urine. If the results of a thorough examination are normal, there is no need to worry. Currently, ectopic pregnancy can cause abdominal bloating and pain, apart from bleeding from the lower abdomen.