Signs of an ectopic pregnancy in the early term

As a rule, such a violation, as an ectopic pregnancy, makes itself felt rather late. At first, the woman does not notice anything and nothing disturbs her. Only with the onset of 4-5 weeks from conception, there are the first signs of ectopic pregnancy, which in early terms are few.

What signs of development of an ectopic pregnancy are observed on early terms?

In the first weeks of development of the fetus, the woman feels the same as those ladies who have babies in the uterus. Only closer to 1 month there is an appearance of the main signs of ectopic pregnancy in early terms. Typically, this is:

• the appearance of weak bloody discharge, not associated with menstruation;
• pain in the lower abdomen;
• the pregnancy test is negative or weakly positive, i.e. the second strip is not clearly pronounced;
• increased body temperature;
• lowering blood pressure;
• the appearance of dizziness.

These early signs of ectopic pregnancy are subjective and require medical confirmation.

How is the diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy in the early stages?

If a woman is suspected of developing such a disorder, she should contact the doctor as soon as possible.

To confirm this diagnosis, the doctor appoints an ultrasound, as well as a blood test for hormones. As a result of the latter, a decrease in the level of chorionic gonadotropin is observed. When performing ultrasound, a fetal egg in the uterine cavity can not be detected, which makes it possible to assume this violation.

Also an objective sign of an ectopic pregnancy is the inconsistency of the size of the uterus for a period. This is determined by the gynecologist when examining a pregnant woman.

If there are listed signs, the doctor prescribes a second examination, after 7-10 days, but not later.

What are the possible consequences of an ectopic pregnancy?

Regardless of where the fetal egg is located in the ectopic pregnancy (neck, ovary, fallopianum, peritoneum), this violation requires immediate intervention by physicians.

Perhaps the main complication of this condition is the rupture of the fallopian tubes in tubal ectopic pregnancy. With the development of this complication, the following symptoms appear:

1. Sharp soreness in medical examination of a pregnant woman and palpation. Sometimes, directly through the lateral vaginal vault, the doctor can independently probe the full egg, which is located in the appendage area.
2. Sharp, stitching pain in the area of ​​the fallopian tubes. Most often it is observed from the side where there was a tubal pregnancy.
3. Pallor of the skin, the appearance of sweat, lowering blood pressure, eyebrows, and even loss of consciousness - may also be signs of a broken pipe.
4. Severe bleeding from the genital tract.

These signs are a direct indication of the surgical intervention, which must be carried out immediately.

How to behave when you suspect an ectopic pregnancy?

The first thing that a woman should do when there are early signs of an ectopic pregnancy, it will contact the doctor, with the appointment of treatment. Typically, it consists of removing the fetal egg or carrying out a cleaning (if the violation is detected at a later date).

In any case, do not make independent conclusions and take any action when there are signs of an ectopic pregnancy. After all, a negative test for pregnancy can be not only with ectopic pregnancy, but also in its absence. A slight decrease in chorionic gonadotropin may be the result of a lack of progesterone, due to hormonal disorders.