Ectopic pregnancy refers to the situation where the fertilized egg does not implant normally inside the uterine cavity, but implants elsewhere outside the uterus. Ectopic pregnancy can cause abdominal pain and bleeding, which can be extremely harmful to patients if not treated in a timely manner. Therefore, patients with ectopic pregnancy should promptly understand its symptoms in order to detect and treat it in a timely manner. So, how long does ectopic pregnancy start to hurt?
According to the different parts of pregnancy and individual constitution, the timing of abdominal pain in ectopic pregnancy varies. However, in general, at 6-8 weeks, there will be a feeling of abdominal pain, accompanied by irregular vaginal bleeding. At this time, patients must handle and face this situation carefully, and not ignore the condition, which may delay the best treatment time for ectopic pregnancy.
The early symptoms of ectopic pregnancy can easily be confused with normal early pregnancy reactions. If a pregnant woman experiences amenorrhea and early pregnancy reactions in a short period of time, sometimes she may also experience lower abdominal distension and pain on one side. Examination shows that the fallopian tubes are normally swollen, which should be suspected as ectopic pregnancy.
Ectopic pregnancy poses a serious threat to the health of both mother and fetus and should be treated promptly. Death cases caused by ectopic pregnancy are rare in cities, but in remote mountainous areas or rural areas, cases of death due to delayed medical treatment or rescue have occurred for many years. Early symptoms of ectopic pregnancy include abdominal pain and bleeding, as well as fainting and shock. Women must be vigilant if they experience these symptoms.
