Ectopic pregnancy

[Aniee22]

What are the symptoms of ectopic pregnancy?

[Sam W]

Hi Aniee22,

To quote from this article http://www.scarleteen.com/article/advic ... _pregnancy

"Some common symptoms with ectopic pregnancy are typical pregnancy symptoms like missed periods, breast tenderness or nausea. Other symptoms not so typical with normal pregnancies, but which can occur with an ectopic one, are unexplained vaginal bleeding and pain or cramping in the shoulder, lower back, stomach or pelvis. Sometimes, ectopic pregnancies -- particularly if they go undetected and untreated for some time -- will rupture the area where they are, and that can cause shock, fainting or very sharp, severe and sudden abdominal or pelvic pain."

If you are concerned that you may be experiencing an ectopic pregnancy, then you should check in with a healthcare provider.

[Aniee22]

Thanks sam. But is it possible to get normal periods even during ectopic pregnancy?

[Sam W]

Since common symptoms include missed periods or unexplained vaginal bleeding, it's unlikely you would be experiencing a normal cycle if an ectopic pregnancy happened (although there are some cases in which those symptoms would not occur). But, again, if you're concerned this may be happening to you it's time to check in with a healthcare provider.

[Aniee22]

Thank you so much Sam