Patient's question:
After menstruation, there is often a sharp pain in the left lower abdomen. This month, my period hasn't come. Two months ago, after having sex, I took birth control pills. My sister said it might be an ectopic pregnancy. What are the symptoms of ectopic pregnancy?Doctor's answer:
The three typical symptoms of ectopic pregnancy: missed period, abdominal pain, and vaginal bleeding. Pain may also be caused by inflammation in the appendages or pelvic cavity, and you can seek medical attention at a gynecological clinic promptly. In fact, the clinical manifestations of ectopic pregnancy are related to the implantation site of the fertilized egg, whether there is a miscarriage or rupture, as well as the amount and duration of bleeding. In the early stages of tubal pregnancy, before a miscarriage or rupture occurs, there are often no clinical symptoms, and the process is similar to early pregnancy and threatened miscarriage. If a rupture occurs, it can cause severe lower abdominal pain, accompanied by nausea and vomiting.