Patient's question:
I got married last year. Recently, I've been experiencing lower abdominal pain, especially during my period. I'm very worried about it affecting my fertility, and I'm also extremely sensitive to cold and coldness. What are the causes of false labor contractions?Doctor's answer:
Several weeks before delivery, the uterine muscles become more sensitive, and irregular uterine contractions may occur. These contractions are short in duration, weak in strength, or limited to the lower part of the uterus. After several hours, they stop and do not dilate the cervix, so they are not considered labor and are referred to as false labor contractions. When uterine contractions cause abdominal pain, the lower abdomen may feel very hard. In fact, if a pregnant woman stands or sits in the same position for a long time, she may feel her abdomen hardening from time to time (i.e., experiencing symptoms of abdominal tightness).