Patient's question:
My husband has never liked using condoms, so every time we have sex, I take an emergency contraceptive pill. It hasn't been a problem so far, but recently I've been feeling a bit uncomfortable. I'm worried it might lead to an ectopic pregnancy.Doctor's answer:
Lower abdominal pain with a sense of fullness in the lower abdomen, sometimes accompanied by a strong urge to defecate, and occasionally intense pain, along with profuse sweating. During rupture, the patient suddenly feels sharp, tearing-like pain in one side of the lower abdomen, often accompanied by nausea and vomiting. Before the cessation of menstruation, tubal pregnancy, miscarriage, or rupture, symptoms and signs are usually not obvious, except for short-term menstrual cessation and early pregnancy symptoms. Sometimes, a recurrence of one-sided lower abdominal pain may occur. A careful examination may reveal normal fallopian tubes or swelling. Vaginal bleeding is often minimal. Fainting and shock Due to acute intra-abdominal bleeding, increased blood volume and severe abdominal pain may occur, leading to fainting in mild cases and shock in severe cases. In addition to treating ectopic pregnancy, it is recommended that patients pay attention to their diet in daily life and maintain a joyful mood at all times to enhance their physical fitness and slow down the recovery process.