Ectopic pregnancy

Sharp pain in the ovarian area, which lessens when something cold is applied. And a strange pain near the collarbone by the neck.

The period came on time, which was confusing. Then, spotting began. The pain was mild. The local gynecologist immediately suspected an ectopic pregnancy and arranged for urgent hospitalization. After the surgery, I underwent treatment (injections, physiotherapy, mud therapy). I became pregnant on the fourth cycle without contraception. My son is 19 years old.

If you are thin, lying on your back, you can feel a small bump in the area of the ovaries.

Sharp pain. Prolonged abdominal bloating. Daily discharge, first brown, then bloody. At the hospital, I found out I have a ruptured left fallopian tube and internal bleeding throughout :(

Yikes! That's my phobia! I keep seeing it everywhere!

And when did the pain start?

And when did this spotting start?

I don't remember exactly, it's been over 20 years. Sometime a few days after my period. Actually, ectopic pregnancy has very diverse symptoms. My friend fainted (there was a tube rupture). But I managed to get to the hospital on my own.

First, the temperature rises. Then there's sharp abdominal pain to the point of fainting. Followed by loose stools and abdominal pain.

I don't remember, in the early weeks. It started off not too strong, I even went to the gynecologist, who said nothing was wrong. Later, I went to another one, who immediately sent me to pee in a cup, and it turned out I was pregnant. Sent me to the hospital. There, they performed a laparoscopy, everything was fine, they even saved the tube. It's worse when the tube ruptures, then people even lose consciousness.

So, can you immediately tell from a urine test whether someone is pregnant or not?

It's just that I took a urine test, and they said the result was excellent.

11-urine for pregnancy test

11-urine for pregnancy test

11-urine for pregnancy test

Until the 5th week, the pregnancy was no different from normal, and HCG levels matched the gestational age. Even an ultrasound detected a gestational sac in the uterus. However, right at the 5th week, pain in the area of the right ovary began, along with scant brown, sometimes bloody, vaginal discharge. The doctor diagnosed a threatened miscarriage. A repeat ultrasound at 6 weeks showed no gestational sac in the uterus; scant bloody discharge continued, and the pain in the right side was mild. The ultrasound identified a cyst on the right ovary (which was bleeding) and said it was nothing serious—a corpus luteum cyst that should resolve on its own due to a hormonal imbalance. They diagnosed a miscarriage. That same day, I immediately had my blood tested for HCG, which was around 7,000. A follow-up ultrasound was scheduled in 7-10 days. At the ultrasound 10 days later, the cyst on the right ovary was found again and had not decreased in size. There was no pain or bloody discharge. Following the doctor's urgent recommendation (the ultrasound was supervised by a gynecologist), they tried to rule out an ectopic pregnancy by carefully examining the tubes, but unfortunately, they saw nothing. The day after the ultrasound, HCG was around 24,000 (10 days after the miscarriage diagnosis). Emergency hospitalization by ambulance followed. In the emergency room of a regular municipal hospital, they immediately identified an ectopic pregnancy using an outdated ultrasound machine, not even with a transvaginal probe (the gestational sac was in the projection of the right ovary), and it was not a cyst at all. Laparoscopic surgery was performed with the removal of one fallopian tube. The cause was adhesions from a childhood appendectomy.

Comments: The supposed gestational sac found in the uterus at 5 weeks was actually a blood clot or "hematoma." All ultrasounds were done at a private clinic. MY advice: if any...

Continuation of the previous message: My advice is, if you have any doubts, it's better to call an ambulance. A comprehensive examination, even at a municipal hospital, can preserve your health and prevent unfortunate outcomes.

In the early stages, it's similar to a normal pregnancy.

Just like everyone else, I had pain in the lower abdomen and it hurt to go to the bathroom. I called an ambulance, and they immediately scheduled me for surgery to remove the fallopian tube.

Please advise. My period was on time, and on the last day, I had sexual intercourse. Now, for the second week, I feel nauseous after eating. I took a test, and it was negative. What could it be, please tell me.

Please advise, after an ectopic pregnancy, how can one recover, what physical therapy can be done? And after how long can one resume sexual activity, and what contraceptives should be used for protection? Preferably without condoms. And after how long can one get pregnant again?

Please, could you advise me? My husband and I are trying for a baby and doing everything for it. On January 12th, I had ovulation (the ovulation test showed two lines). My husband and I have a regular sex life, so by the end of the month, I was expecting a delay and two lines on the pregnancy test! In short, I'm four days late, and the signs of pregnancy are obvious: my breasts are swollen, I have slight nausea, etc. But this evening, I started having brownish discharge, and along with it came a pulling, burning, aching pain in my left side. (I've never had this before.) I understand I need to see a doctor, and I'll make an appointment tomorrow if the pain doesn't stop. But I'm beside myself; I can't shake the thought of an ectopic pregnancy. Help me gather my thoughts!

Hey girls! Just got back from the hospital today—had a laparoscopy to remove my left tube. I’ll answer some common questions that I myself was searching for. Personally, I had no signs of an ectopic pregnancy and never thought something like this could happen to me. We were actively trying to conceive, and this pregnancy was very much wanted. For some reason, I was sure it would happen in February, so when I started feeling pregnancy symptoms even before my missed period, I wasn’t surprised. This isn’t my first pregnancy—I already have a little boy—so I recognized the familiar sensations, quietly rejoiced, and decided to wait until my period was late. Three days before my expected period, my hCG was 6, and on the day it was due, it was 23. The low hCG didn’t raise any red flags for me then, as it matched the timeline. I waited a week and went to the gynecologist, happy and excited, thinking I’d walk out officially pregnant... but it didn’t work out that way.

The doctor examined me on the chair and said the pregnancy was 5-6 weeks along, then sent me for an ultrasound. Her expression immediately put me on edge. They did the ultrasound right away but didn't see a gestational sac—not in the uterus or the tubes. She sent me for another ultrasound, and I decided to get a second opinion. They did another ultrasound, and still nothing(((( The ultrasound technician told me not to worry, that it might just be too early. I returned to my doctor with the results, and she didn’t offer any reassurance or suggest coming back later—she immediately referred me to the hospital(((( So, I went to the doctor to register for pregnancy care and ended up leaving in an ambulance to the hospital!!! Girls, to answer the question: what were the symptoms? I had none!!!! No pain, no discharge, no bleeding, nothing—all the signs of a normal pregnancy!!!! And there were no signs at all until the surgery!!! At the hospital, they monitored me for a few days; my hCG was 166, and they couldn’t see anything on the ultrasound. They decided to do a diagnostic laparoscopy, and during it, they found the gestational sac in my left tube. Of course, I’ve shed many tears, and I have so many thoughts and questions, the main one being: why did this happen? With my first pregnancy, there were no problems at all—I only registered at 12 weeks and never had any concerns. I’ve had no gynecological issues either; five months before this, I had all my tests done, and everything was normal. The doctor gave me the green light to get pregnant. That’s how it all happened. Those who’ve been through this will probably understand—the thought of it happening again is the most tormenting. The doctor at the hospital said there’s a chance, and no one is immune from it. Girls, does anyone have examples of successful pregnancies after an ectopic? How did you prepare, and how long did it take? Good luck to everyone, everything will be okay!

Margarita, I had an ectopic pregnancy in 2009. Three months later, a doctor I know put me on anti-inflammatory therapy. According to the plan, an HSG was supposed to be done after 6 months, and only then could we try to conceive. But I couldn't wait that long, and overall, I got pregnant 6 months after the surgery (on the second attempt). My little son will soon be 2 years old.

The question of why it happened that way remained unanswered...

Today, I felt pain in my left side and went online to read about it, where I came across your message.

At what stage does the fallopian tube rupture if left untreated?

It varies for everyone; doctors say around 5-6 weeks.

And I had my period two weeks ago, but it was light. I had an ultrasound and everything was fine, tests are negative, I do have some slight pain, but I've had that before. Could it be an ectopic pregnancy? There's no bleeding.

And I had been going through it for a whole day, as the doctor later said, after the fallopian tube rupture. They brought me, the fool, by ambulance in a fainting state. The pregnancy wasn't exactly planned, but since it happened, everyone was happy. I didn't want to go to the pathology ward—been there, done that (with my first daughter, we stayed there for 1.5 months). So I kept putting it off until the last moment, thinking it would pass: well, my stomach hurts, but whose doesn't? And the pain shooting into my shoulder blade—probably just a chill, who hasn't had that? And these sensations, like you need to go to the bathroom for a big one—so what? That's the kind of foolish woman you can be at 30!!! But when I fainted twice in the kitchen, hitting my head on the corner, that's when my husband called the ambulance; I was already out of it. Now I have two birthdays.

I had a two-day delay and a very faint test. I had some spotting, so I took 4 Duphaston tablets hoping for a miracle. But eventually, it started flowing heavily at night. Now, my regular period has passed, and I'm experiencing a slight tingling in the uterine area. I'm also feeling hungrier more often. At work, they joked that I'm pregnant. I came home and took a test, and it showed a line, but my line isn't as bright as the control one. The same thing happened in the morning. I went for an ultrasound, and they didn't see a gestational sac. Tomorrow, I'll get my hCG results. Nothing hurts.

Girls, what could this be? Does it sound like an ectopic pregnancy???

I had an ectopic pregnancy—there were dark spotting, lower back pain, and occasional stabbing pains in the rectum. They performed a laparoscopy, I underwent treatment, and a year later, I gave birth. My little boy is already 6 years old! And everything will be fine for you too!!!

Please tell me, all the symptoms of a normal pregnancy are present, no pain or discharge, the test lines have only gotten darker over the week, but at the appointment, the doctor said they don't see an enlarged uterus and that an ectopic pregnancy is possible. Has anyone experienced this? I'm already completely stressed out; I'm going for an ultrasound tomorrow afternoon.

I'm telling you my story!

It was an ectopic pregnancy in May 2013

At first, there were no symptoms - just some discomfort inside, sometimes abdominal cramping, sometimes no appetite, sometimes feeling unwell. This condition lasted for about a month, and my periods were all over the place. Then I started having low blood pressure, rapid heartbeat, a temperature of 37°C, and pain in the lower abdomen. In the morning, we went for an ultrasound at the paid clinic, and they immediately said it was an ectopic pregnancy; within an hour, I was operated on!

Girls, don't delay with this matter. If you feel something is not right with you, don't be afraid to go to the gynecologist. Go for an ultrasound, that's my advice to you.

Instead of my period, I kept spotting and spotting brown... mild pulling pains in the lower abdomen and left ovary. My normal period didn't come, but there was just spotting... And around week 7 at work, I started feeling unwell - felt like I had to go to the bathroom urgently, a strong pressure on the rectum and pain in the lower abdomen.

I called an ambulance. At the gynecology department, an experienced older gynecologist, a Jewish woman, looked at me and immediately said, "I can tell by her face that she has an ectopic pregnancy!"

She took a syringe, performed a puncture... It was painful... There was blood visible in the syringe.

The doctor said, "To the operating room!" They gave me an enema right there and took me to the operating room.

Everything lasted until 1:10. They removed the left tube.

I was discharged, I don't remember, I think on the fifth day... It was a long time ago...

Girls, don't be afraid that you won't be able to get pregnant after the removal of one tube.

I had several more pregnancies, even up to 42 years old.

But I had an ectopic pregnancy because of the IUD, two months after its insertion. When they performed a puncture, they removed the IUD as well.

Therefore, IUDs and various coils are very unreliable methods for those who are sexually active.

And hormonal birth control pills are dangerous with their side effects.

Give birth, girls!

I'm in the same situation(( What did the ultrasound say?

Dear girls, every person is unique, and everyone has their own timeline! Everything will work out—it's just that for some, such joy comes easily, while for others, it's a whole ordeal.

I want to share my story. I'm 25 years old and have been sexually active since I was 17. For eight years, there were no pregnancies. My husband and I started planning for a baby, and I underwent numerous tests—everything was fine, and his spermogram was good. However, during an internal ultrasound, the doctor noticed an enlargement in my left fallopian tube and diagnosed me with chronic salpingo-oophoritis, recommending laparoscopy. I postponed the surgery for two months because the clinic where it was scheduled had very high prices, and I needed to save up. I didn’t want to change clinics because they have professors and new equipment.

Then, in October, my period, which is always like clockwork, didn’t come. I waited and didn’t test because eight years of unsuccessful attempts had left me without hope. My husband bought a test and urged me to take it—and there it was, two lines! Overjoyed and in tears, I went to the gynecology clinic, where the doctor confirmed a 7-week pregnancy and registered me. My happiness was boundless, but it didn’t last long. I started having mild, nagging pains at night and grew worried, afraid of losing this long-awaited baby.

The next morning, I rushed for an ultrasound and was diagnosed with a 5-week tubal pregnancy on the right side. The emotional pain and suffering were so intense I couldn’t see what was around me; the tears came from the depths of my soul. During the surgery, they saved the tube but had to cut through a lot—I emphasize, a lot—of adhesions. According to the doctor, my left tube is non-functional and has lost its purpose. So now, I have only one operated tube left. My chances are slim.

Currently, I’m undergoing treatment with physiotherapy, suppositories, and injections. In three months, I’ll have an HSG. I’m in despair, feeling powerless and terrified of remaining childless. Please, can anyone share if there have been successful pregnancies after something like this? Thank you in advance!!

In my case, there were absolutely no pains, and everything seemed fine except for the pregnancy test, which showed one bright line and the other not very colored. On the 13th day of the delay, spotting began, first brownish, then pink, and back to brown alternately... This lasted for a week; I got tired of these discharges and went to the doctor. An ectopic pregnancy was never identified on the ultrasound, even though it was done 5 times transvaginally, but no fetus was visible in the uterus either. They performed a laparoscopy, and only then was the ectopic pregnancy determined (the tube ruptured right during the surgery). The surgery was two weeks ago and went quite successfully; the doctor said that after it, I could easily have children.

During my first pregnancy, there was a suspicion of an ectopic pregnancy, but it turned out to be a corpus luteum cyst that was bothering me, and the pregnancy was uterine.

There was a 4-day delay, then my period started. During the delay, I went to the doctor for a check-up, and they said pregnancy was possible and sent me for an ultrasound. The ultrasound did not show a pregnancy. My period lasted 7 days and was heavy; usually, my stomach hurts a lot during my period, but this time it hardly hurt at all. It's been 10 days since my period ended, and now I have bloody discharge and pain in the lower abdomen (more on the left side). Could it be an ectopic pregnancy?

During my ectopic pregnancy, I had abdominal pain, specifically very strong pulling pains, but I didn't pay much attention to it. Then, on the right side, I started feeling some tingling—not too intense but quite noticeable—and I had a temperature of 37.3°C. I went for an ultrasound, and it turned out I had a tubal pregnancy on the right side at 5 weeks!

Did you take the test? I took 7 of them and they were all positive!

I took the tests when there was a delay. They were negative.

My period came 8 days early, with bright bleeding for 2 days. It stopped after 3 days, then started heavily again and ended. After 5 days, there was heavy postcoital bleeding. Could this be an ectopic pregnancy?

In 2012, I had two ectopic pregnancies, both tubal, even though I had normal pregnancies before. Everything seemed usual: a three-day delay, I took a test, and it showed two lines, though faint. But after two weeks, bleeding started. I thought it was a miscarriage, called an ambulance, they took me, performed a D&C, treated me, and sent me home. No one paid attention to the fact that the test remained positive and even became brighter, even though I told the doctor. They said the hCG hadn't dropped yet. A week later, I took another test—still a bright red second line. I went for an ultrasound, but they found nothing. Meanwhile, pregnancy symptoms persisted: nausea and my breasts had grown much larger. I went to the hospital repeatedly, but it was useless until one evening, pain in my left side started and bleeding began. And again, the same cycle. They did an ultrasound, and it turned out to be a tubal pregnancy of 7-8 weeks. Emergency surgery—they removed my left tube. I won't describe what I went through there. Eight months later, it happened again. No, we were being treated and really wanted a child. This time, I already knew what could happen. They took an image of the tube and said everything was fine. Yeah, right. Apparently, it was just "my year." A three-day delay and again, discharge. I urgently went to the hospital and practically screamed at the doctor to check what was going on. Ectopic in the second tube, 2 weeks along. They performed laparoscopy urgently and saved the tube, although they warned that an operated tube has an 85% chance of malfunctioning and leading to another ectopic. The bottom line: no ectopic pregnancy goes without discharge! If there's even the slightest spotting, you must urgently go to the gynecology clinic. Then it can be detected early, saving the tubes and, of course, your life. Even if it seems like a miscarriage and you've had a D&C, there's a test that shows if something is still there, though it could be anywhere. By the way, I'm now 5 months pregnant, and the tube worked as it should!

Tatiana, may I ask you a question, how long after the surgery were you able to get pregnant normally? Thank you!!!

I had an abortion 6 days ago, and after it, the doctor said she didn't find a fetus at 5 weeks—it was much smaller, even though the ultrasound showed five weeks. The pain hasn't gone away to this day; I have a pulling sensation on the lower left side, and I've started bleeding a little. I'm in the hospital on an IV drip. Could it be a suspicion of an ectopic pregnancy? Does that even happen?

I had an abortion 10 days ago, and after it, the doctor said she didn't find a fetus at 5 weeks—it was much smaller, even though the ultrasound showed five weeks. The pain hasn't gone away to this day; I have a pulling sensation on the lower left side, and I've started bleeding a little. I'm in the hospital on an IV drip, and there's suspicion of an ectopic pregnancy. Is an hCG level of 2560 scary?

Please tell me, is the scar big after an ectopic pregnancy abortion? I had an ultrasound today, and there's suspicion of an ectopic pregnancy... I didn't really ask the doctor anything because I couldn't see anything around me, I don't remember how I got home. I'm very scared, just terrified... Please tell me how all of this goes.