Patient's question:
I think I'm pregnant, but I've been having abdominal pain. I'm worried it might be an ectopic pregnancy. What are the characteristics of ectopic pregnancy?Doctor's answer:
Ectopic pregnancy can lead to secondary amenorrhea. Most women will experience amenorrhea for 6 to 8 weeks, while some patients may not have any obvious amenorrhea. The main symptom of abdominal pain is that women suddenly feel a sharp, tearing pain in one side of the lower abdomen, accompanied by symptoms such as nausea and vomiting. In severe cases, it may also lead to fainting and shock, primarily caused by acute peritoneal rupture.