Patient's question:
I got married last year. Recently, I've been experiencing lower abdominal pain, especially during my period. I'm very worried it might affect fertility, and I also feel extremely cold and afraid of the cold. How much longer do I have to wait for contractions at 39 weeks pregnant?Doctor's answer:
Consider it as Braxton Hicks contractions, which usually occur after the seventh month of pregnancy. They are not true labor contractions and generally have little impact on the body when they occur occasionally. If they occur more frequently, treatments such as magnesium sulfate can be used to suppress the contractions. Monitor closely, and seek timely treatment if the fetal heart rate is abnormal. This condition may be considered precocious puberty, and it is recommended to undergo an endocrine examination for a definitive diagnosis.