What are the signs of tubal ectopic pregnancy?
You may not have any risk factors, but still have a tubal ectopic pregnancy. The signs to look for are suspected pregnancy with sharp pain that comes and goes, unusual bleeding in early pregnancy, shoulder pain, and fainting. If you notice any of these symptoms, immediate care is needed. Tubal ectopic pregnancies are usually discovered when a woman shows some of the symptoms at about six or seven weeks. In some cases, there are no symptoms and the ectopic is discovered during regular first trimester ultrasound. However, it is important to know that symptoms can vary greatly from person to person depending on how far along you are and whether the ectopic pregnancy has ruptured, which is a true obstetric emergency. To prevent rupture, it is critical to get diagnosed and treated as soon as there’s even a hint of a problem. It is also important to know that tubal ectopic pregnancies don’t always register on home pregnancy tests. That is why if you suspect there is a problem, you should not
