Signs of an Ectopic Pregnancy

About 64,000 women in the U.S. lose their unborn babies due to ectopic pregnancies each year, according to the American Pregnancy Association. Ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg implants in a location outside the uterus, typically a fallopian tube. It can be a devastating experience, both emotionally as well as physically. Therefore, it is important to seek emergency medical attention at the first sign of an ectopic pregnancy.

  1. Early Symptoms

    • The first symptoms of an ectopic pregnancy are the same as those in a healthy pregnancy. Pregnant women are likely to experience fatigue, nausea, breast tenderness, and a missed period. A pregnancy test will yield a positive result.

    Bleeding

    • Although bleeding during pregnancy might indicate a range of problems, vaginal bleeding, ranging in strength from light to very heavy, frequently accompanies an ectopic pregnancy.

    Stabbing Pain

    • Pain in your lower abdomen that varies in strength often indicates an ectopic pregnancy. A stabbing pain in your abdomen, pelvis, or neck might indicate a burst fallopian tube. This characteristic pain results from blood collecting under your diaphragm.

    Blood Loss Complications

    • Depending upon how much blood loss you experience with an ectopic pregnancy, you also might experience weakness, dizziness, fainting, and low blood pressure.

    Risk Factors

    • Some women have a higher chance of developing an ectopic pregnancy, including those who have pelvic inflammatory disease, are over 35 years of age, or have had a tubal ligation.

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