Ectopic Pregnancy
Alternate Names : Pregnancy in the Fallopian Tube, Tubal Pregnancy, Extrauterine Pregnancy
What are the signs and symptoms of the condition?
If a woman has an ectopic pregnancy, she may:
have no period
have irregular vaginal bleeding, known as spotting
feel lower abdominal or pelvic pain on one or both sides that grows
worse over time
feel pain deep in her pelvis during sex
notice pregnancy symptoms, such as breast tenderness and nausea
If the fallopian tube ruptures, a woman may:
feel severe pain in her lower belly
develop shoulder pain triggered by internal bleeding
feel dizzy and notice a whirling sensation
faint or pass out
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