Q. I have an IUD in and lately I have been having spotting in between my periods and for the past couple days I have been having a sharp stabbing pain on my left lower abdomen that comes and goes. Does this sound like an ectopic pregnancy or am I over reacting?
I didnt have it put in recently. I had it put in over a year and a half ago.
I didnt have it put in recently. I had it put in over a year and a half ago.
A. Though you would not think so with you having the IUD But It could be possible,especially regarding the pain in your lower left abdomen..this could be an ectopic pregnancy in your left fallopian tube.
Sometimes,depending on how far the pregnancy is developed,the actual embryo can come away with a bleed naturally and this is far more common occurrence than we think.
Sometimes however they can require surgical removal,often in emergency,as if left an ectopic pregnancy can have quite serious consequences.
Mother nature plays many tricks on us and the trouble is that many symptoms associated with pregnancies ectopic or otherwise,can also be easily compaired to the symptoms of your periods so can easily be confusing..So while I wouldn't worry too much,see if these pains pass over the next few days but if they worsen at all then seek medical help as soon you can.
Hope you feel better real soon,Good Luck! xxx
Sometimes,depending on how far the pregnancy is developed,the actual embryo can come away with a bleed naturally and this is far more common occurrence than we think.
Sometimes however they can require surgical removal,often in emergency,as if left an ectopic pregnancy can have quite serious consequences.
Mother nature plays many tricks on us and the trouble is that many symptoms associated with pregnancies ectopic or otherwise,can also be easily compaired to the symptoms of your periods so can easily be confusing..So while I wouldn't worry too much,see if these pains pass over the next few days but if they worsen at all then seek medical help as soon you can.
Hope you feel better real soon,Good Luck! xxx
What are signs of an ectopic pregnancy?
Q. What are signs and symptoms of an ectopic pregnancy?
Also I heard if you've had chlamydia it increases the risk. I was raped almost two years ago and contracted chlamydia and was treated and cured completely. Could it still increase the chance even though I don't have it anymore?
Also I heard if you've had chlamydia it increases the risk. I was raped almost two years ago and contracted chlamydia and was treated and cured completely. Could it still increase the chance even though I don't have it anymore?
A. � Abdominal or pelvic pain or tenderness. It can be sudden, persistent, and severe but may also be mild and intermittent early on. You may feel it only on one side, but the pain can be anywhere in your abdomen or pelvis and is sometimes accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
� Vaginal spotting or bleeding. If you're not sure you're pregnant yet, you may think you're getting a light period at first. The blood may look red or brown like the color of dried blood, and may be continuous or intermittent, heavy or light.
� Pain that gets worse when you're active or while moving your bowels or coughing.
� Shoulder pain. Cramping and bleeding can mean many things, but pain in your shoulder, particularly when you lie down, is a red flag for a ruptured ectopic pregnancy and it's critical to get medical attention immediately. The cause of the pain is internal bleeding, which irritates nerves that go to your shoulder area.
� Vaginal spotting or bleeding. If you're not sure you're pregnant yet, you may think you're getting a light period at first. The blood may look red or brown like the color of dried blood, and may be continuous or intermittent, heavy or light.
� Pain that gets worse when you're active or while moving your bowels or coughing.
� Shoulder pain. Cramping and bleeding can mean many things, but pain in your shoulder, particularly when you lie down, is a red flag for a ruptured ectopic pregnancy and it's critical to get medical attention immediately. The cause of the pain is internal bleeding, which irritates nerves that go to your shoulder area.
What are the symptoms of ectopic pregnancy?
Q. What are the symptoms of ectopic pregnancy? Would you feel the pains early on like before missed period? How severe are the pains and are they only felt on one side?
A. I had an ectopic 2 years ago. symptoms are should pain, pain concentrated on one side, and cramping. You may have only one or you may have them all. If you think it is ectopic you need to see a doctor right away. if your tube bursts you could die from internal bleeding. Personally I had no symptoms until the end where I started bleeding and my doctor thought I was just having a miscarriage. He scheduled me for a d&c and laporscopy and on the day of my surgery my tube started to burst. I had no pain or symptoms only that I started to have signs of a miscarriage. Please be safe and see a doctor. It is not worth the chance. Also, having an ectopic does not ruin your chances of ever conceiving a healthy baby so don't be discouraged if it happens. Like I said I had an ectopic 2 years ago and I am pregnant with a healthy baby now. We are 19 weeks pregnant. It may take longer but the reward is so worth the wait and I would not change anything!
How do you know if your having an ectopic pregnancy?
Q. how do you know if your having an ectopic pregnancy if you have a negative pregnancy test but you miss your period and have been nauseous, vomiting, and pain on one side of your lower abdomen.
A. There are at least three reasons I can think of off the top of my head.
Ectopic pregnancy
Appendicitis if on right side
Ovarian cyst
The best thing for you to do is to go to the doctor and get checked out. Ectopic pregnancies are dangerous, but many of them miscarry without help, and you'd have to be several weeks into pregnancy for one to rupture, aka, life-threatening. You will need to get it removed if it's found, either via medication or surgery.
I've had appendicitis, and the symptoms for that tend to get worse over time, and don't let up. If you have pain that gets worse over time, you have some cause for concern. This can be appendicitis, cyst, ectopic preg, etc.
Ovarian cysts... I've had a few. They suck; most of them are benign. Most of them either resolve within 1-3 months, or you have a doctor remove them due to health risks, or they burst. Which has some risks, but honestly, it's not terribly life-threatening, as long as you're not showing signs of infection. It just hurts like a bear. You will want to get them looked at, and track them, and REST when you feel in pain (it will get worse if you don't), but they're generally not a huge deal if you know what's going on with them. You may need surgery to remove them, as there are risks to your ovary and your innards in general. Laparoscopy is better than the traditional surgery, btw, for any of these procedures.
Good luck. Get it checked out, but until you have cause to worry, don't. Relaxing makes it better.
Ectopic pregnancy
Appendicitis if on right side
Ovarian cyst
The best thing for you to do is to go to the doctor and get checked out. Ectopic pregnancies are dangerous, but many of them miscarry without help, and you'd have to be several weeks into pregnancy for one to rupture, aka, life-threatening. You will need to get it removed if it's found, either via medication or surgery.
I've had appendicitis, and the symptoms for that tend to get worse over time, and don't let up. If you have pain that gets worse over time, you have some cause for concern. This can be appendicitis, cyst, ectopic preg, etc.
Ovarian cysts... I've had a few. They suck; most of them are benign. Most of them either resolve within 1-3 months, or you have a doctor remove them due to health risks, or they burst. Which has some risks, but honestly, it's not terribly life-threatening, as long as you're not showing signs of infection. It just hurts like a bear. You will want to get them looked at, and track them, and REST when you feel in pain (it will get worse if you don't), but they're generally not a huge deal if you know what's going on with them. You may need surgery to remove them, as there are risks to your ovary and your innards in general. Laparoscopy is better than the traditional surgery, btw, for any of these procedures.
Good luck. Get it checked out, but until you have cause to worry, don't. Relaxing makes it better.
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