Ectopic pregnancy: early signs (2 weeks). What does an ectopic pregnancy look like on ultrasound? Causes of pathological egg attachment

A positive result on the test strip indicator can sometimes turn into an unexpected problem: a fertilized egg begins to grow and develop outside the uterus. The complexity of diagnosis lies in the lack of specific clinical data in the initial period. Signs of an ectopic pregnancy in the early period of 2 weeks are of a certain nature.

Signs of pregnancy at 2 weeks early

Dangerous signals must be known in order to avoid serious complications. The cause of the pathology may be due to the presence of chronic inflammatory processes, as a result of which adhesive formations occurred that affect the patency of the egg. The reasons include malformations of the reproductive organs, hormonal imbalance and too “slow” spermatozoa. The nature of the signs indicating pathology depends on the place of attachment of the egg. From the first week of pregnancy, it is very difficult to determine the anomaly. The manifestation of toxicosis is a normal picture in the symptoms of pregnancy.

The manifestation of symptoms directly depends on the place where the fetal egg is attached. The more room for its growth, the longer the patient may not experience the characteristic symptoms of a pregnancy that develops under abnormal conditions.

From the second week of pregnancy, pain sensations of aching and pulling nature signal a problem. This may indicate that the egg is attached in the fallopian tube. According to statistics, this picture occurs most often. With the localization of the embryo in a wide area of ​​​​the tube, obvious signs are noticeable in the period of 7-8 weeks. And in the cervical region, symptoms may appear much later.

Signs of pregnancy in the early 2 weeks may be indistinguishable from physiological manifestations. In the second - third week, anxious moments are expressed in this way:

At the first signs indicating abnormal development, immediate medical attention is required. Pathology threatens the health of a woman. If you do not see a doctor in time, there is a risk of developing peritonitis (inflammation of the peritoneum), rupture of the fallopian tubes and bleeding.

At terms of 2 weeks, a pathology is determined due to the implantation of an embryo in a narrow lumen of the tube or ovary. Sometimes there is a spontaneous separation of the fetal egg, which leads to a tubal abortion. This situation is relatively favorable, because it does not entail pipe rupture.

At what time can you see pregnancy on ultrasound

The gestational age is set from the end of the last day of the menstrual cycle. It may not coincide with the value set on the basis of an ultrasound examination. At what time can you see pregnancy on an ultrasound, many women are interested. The fetus in the uterus can be seen from the 3rd week. This is the difficulty in determining the development of the embryo in the tube or ovary. Sometimes, before the onset of 5 weeks, it is not possible to determine the abnormal position of the fetal egg. Therefore, ultrasound in the early stages does not give a 100% guarantee of diagnosis. An important aspect for accurate diagnosis is a set of special measures.

HCG during ectopic pregnancy weekly rate table

From the moment of fertilization, the female body begins to produce a hormone called gonadotropin (hCG). Laboratory studies allow you to monitor the growth of gonadotropin readings. During physiological pregnancy, the growth of hCG is expressed in 1 unit per day. Sometimes, when the embryo is located outside the uterus, the hormone continues to increase its performance until a critical moment.

Below are the physiological norms for the growth of hCG in pregnant women.

№	weeks of pregnancy	HCG indicator
1.	Missing pregnancy	0 to 5
2.	Questionable	5 to 25
3.	3 – 4	25 – 156
4.	4 – 5	101 – 4870
5.	5 – 6	1110 – 31500
6.	6 – 7	2560 – 82300
7.	7 – 8	23100 – 151000
8.	8 – 9	27300 – 233000
9.	9 – 13	20900 – 291000
10.	13 – 18	6140 – 103000
11.	18 – 23	4720 – 80100
12.	23 – 41	2700 – 78100

HCG during ectopic pregnancy may vary, the rate for weeks is tracked in the table. The value of the hormone from 0 to 5 is considered negative.

A deviation from normal values ​​by 20% requires a re-examination of the hormone level. A change expressed in 50% upwards or downwards is considered critical. This situation indicates a pathology.

The diagnostic complex includes ultrasound, monitoring of the hCG index, bimanual examination, monitoring of the level of progesterone growth in the blood serum. The level of progesterone in an ectopic location of the embryo is significantly lower than in a normal pregnancy. A bimanual examination reveals the presence of an abundant secretion, cyanosis of the mucous membranes of the neck and its slight induration.

Signs of an ectopic pregnancy at an early stage of 2 weeks photo

Painful sensations are localized in the area of ​​​​attachment of a fertilized egg. After 2 weeks, clinical manifestations are revealed that indicate the position of the egg in the fallopian tubes or ovary (isthmic, interstitial, ovarian). Later, at a period of 5 to 8 weeks, a pregnancy is diagnosed that develops in the abdominal cavity, in the widest part of the fallopian tube (fimbrial, ampullar). The biggest threat is the cervical location of the egg. Such a pregnancy can be asymptomatic for a long time, which poses a threat to the woman.

A diagnostic ultrasound examination performed for a period of 5 weeks or more will be able to establish the location of the fetal egg. Earlier, in particular at a two-week period, there is no guarantee of an accurate result, which complicates the identification of the pathological process.

Signs of an ectopic pregnancy at an early stage of 2 weeks - pain is intense and prolonged. Such manifestations should not be ignored.

What is the discharge during an ectopic pregnancy for a period of 2 weeks

The presence of discharge is a dangerous symptom, when they appear, you need to consult a gynecologist. What is the discharge during an ectopic pregnancy for a period of 2 weeks:

• in most cases, spotting is characteristic;
• when bleeding into the abdominal cavity, bloody discharge from the genitals appears.

These symptoms are always accompanied by aching pain.

If the pregnancy is ectopic, will the test show 2 strips

Many women ask the question: if the pregnancy is ectopic, will the test show 2 strips? From the moment of fertilization of the egg, the female body begins to produce chorionic gonadotropin, which is responsible for the reaction on the test strip. Therefore, the test will be positive regardless of where the implantation of the embryo occurred.

When diagnosing the incorrect position of the fetal egg, its removal is required. In the future, after a course of treatment aimed at eliminating the causes of the pathology, a woman has a chance to become pregnant and safely give birth to a baby. An ectopic pregnancy is not a sentence, but an accidental coincidence. For the prevention of pathologies of the reproductive function, it is necessary to carefully monitor health, to prevent hypothermia.

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The first signs of ectopic pregnancy in the early stages 4729 0 26.02.2017

In the early stages, it is extremely difficult to determine pregnancy outside the uterus, since the symptoms are in no way different from the normal course of pregnancy. Physiological signs begin to appear as early as the sixth week, but due to the incorrect location of the egg, the body does not have confirmation of pregnancy, so the test may give negative results. In this case, a woman should focus on well-being and not hesitate to visit a specialist.

With untimely provision of specialized assistance, an ectopic pregnancy leads to serious complications in the form of infertility. Cases were noted when due to bleeding and peritonitis there were deaths. Therefore, in order to protect women's health and life in general, it is necessary to focus on early symptoms and have an idea about the types of pathology.

The first signs of an ectopic pregnancy in the early stages

Causes of pathological egg attachment

Root cause Brief description

Inflammatory process in the reproductive organs, purulent diseases	Due to the pathological process, a structural disorder occurs in the mucosa of the pathways, which significantly impairs muscle contractility. As a result, an already fertilized egg cannot normally advance into the uterine cavity. Because of this, the egg can be fixed directly in the fallopian tube.
Physiological pathologies of the fallopian tubes	The inherent anatomical structure of the tubes can greatly complicate the process of a normal pregnancy. This is explained by the curved or elongated shape of the tubes, which makes it difficult to transport a fertilized egg.
The consequences of surgical interventions	After surgery, adhesions may occur in the abdominal cavity, the resulting adhesions also prevent the attachment of the egg in the right place.
Consequences of contraceptives	If a woman takes oral hormonal contraceptives for a long period of time or uses spiral protection for many years, then an ectopic pregnancy is not excluded
Additional factors (hypothermia, consequences of infectious diseases, hormonal disorders)	All these factors negatively affect the process of natural conception and the subsequent course of pregnancy.

The main causes of ectopic pregnancy

It is important! If you take care of women's health (timely refuse to take OK, remove the spiral), regularly undergo examinations at the gynecologist, then, in the absence of congenital pathologies, the woman excludes the possibility of pregnancy outside the uterine cavity.

One of the first signs of a pathological pregnancy

All the way, from the ovary to the destination - the uterus, the egg can find a place of attachment. Incorrect attachment can occur due to the presence of an adhesive process or chronic inflammation, so an egg can attach even in the abdominal cavity.

Risk factors for ectopic pregnancy

Then, after three to four weeks of development, the embryo begins to make itself felt, symptoms appear that are similar to the normal course of pregnancy:

• the first warning sign of pregnancy manifests itself in the form of a delay in menstruation;
• taking a test can confirm pregnancy (two clear or one barely visible line) or show a negative result. The lack of reaction to the test may indicate that the body during an ectopic pregnancy produces an insufficient amount of a certain hormone, which appears on the test;
• changes in emotional states;
• the general temperature rises to 37 degrees, the basal temperature is no different from the indicators during a normal pregnancy;
• the mammary gland, when touched, is characterized by increased sensitivity;
• the urge to urinate will become much more frequent;
• toxicosis characteristic of the state of pregnancy will appear.

The nature of pain during ectopic pregnancy

Note! All the primary signs of pregnancy outside the uterine cavity are no different from the symptoms that appear during normal pregnancy, therefore, when such signs appear, a woman needs to go for an examination and exclude the possibility of an ectopic conception. After all, statistics show that in most cases, the detection of pathology occurs already when bleeding opens or a rupture of the organ where the egg was attached (ovary, fallopian tube) occurred.

Types of ectopic pregnancy

Schematic representation of an ectopic pregnancy

In order to have a more detailed understanding of an ectopic pregnancy, all its possible types should be considered, because the symptoms that have arisen may depend on the place of attachment.

Type of ectopia What is characterized by

Trubnaya	In medicine, it is defined as the most common type of pathology. For some reason, an already fertilized egg, heading to its destination, is not able to move along the fallopian tube. Thus, there is an attachment at the location. The development of the egg occurs most often in the ampoule part of the organ. At the sixth week of active growth, the tube may burst. Characteristic symptoms: a significant decrease in blood pressure, not typical for the patient; possible loss of consciousness and severe dizziness; in the lower abdomen on the left or right side there is a sharp pain (the location of the pain will depend on the place of attachment in one of the tubes); profuse bleeding from the vagina; mucous membranes are characterized by increased dryness; there is an increase in body temperature
Ovarian	This pathology is noted much less frequently, since it is associated only with defects in the uterine cavity. If a woman knows about health problems, then when primary symptoms appear, it is necessary to go for an examination. Thus, it is possible to determine the exact place of embryo attachment and start urgent surgical treatment in order to preserve the possibility of normal functioning of the ovary in the future.
Abdominal	One of the most difficult species to diagnose. An egg is attached near the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe internal organs of the peritoneum. In this case, the symptomatology is similar to that with the normal development of the embryo in the uterine cavity. This pathology has an increased risk, since bleeding opens into the abdominal cavity and is extensive. However, medicine was aware of cases when it was this type of pregnancy outside the uterus that could be preserved and carried out as a full-fledged child. But the chances of a successful pregnancy are too small
heterotopic	It is characterized by the simultaneous development of two or more fertilized eggs. That's just one embryo develops normally in the uterine cavity, and the second in an atypical place. At the same time, hCG indicators remain within the normal range. It is difficult to diagnose an ectopic pregnancy, since ultrasound can only show a uterine pregnancy. Therefore, most often there is an incorrect diagnosis of the condition of a woman.

Types of position of the embryo

Carefully! Symptoms in the early stages with the development of the embryo in the wrong place will be completely similar to the normal course of pregnancy. Only in the absence of untimely diagnosis can bleeding occur, which is fraught with serious complications.

What are the symptoms of the first weeks of pregnancy?

At an early stage, the following signs will help determine an ectopic pregnancy:

1. There is scanty discharge after a long period of delay, which resembles menstruation, but is characterized by a brown or brown color. There is a high probability of bleeding, but there may not be visible manifestations as such if the bleeding has opened into the abdominal cavity (with abdominal attachment of the embryo).
2. There is a strong pain syndrome in the abdomen, while the exact localization of pain will depend on the place of attachment of the fertilized egg. Pain is aggravated by movement or attempts to change the position of the body.
3. Chills and general malaise begin, resembling the development of a cold.
4. Temperature rise.
5. The presence of bleeding (urgently need to call an ambulance, as this can be fatal).

Signals of the body about an ectopic pregnancy

Signs during the examination

If, with the appearance of the above symptoms, a woman asked for qualified help, then there are two ways to confirm an ectopic pregnancy:

• according to hCG indicators, that is, the blood contains chorionic gonadotropin, which during pregnancy begins to be produced by the body in large quantities, so pregnancy can be determined already in the first weeks after conception. When an atypical pregnancy occurs, hormone production is slowed down and a pregnancy test may be negative, but laboratory tests can determine;
• according to the level of progesterone, this is a special hormone responsible for the normal course of pregnancy. Therefore, if the symptoms indicate pregnancy, but the progesterone level is too low, then there is a risk of an atypical pregnancy.

These indicators are the main diagnostic methods that are also used in determining a pregnancy that does not develop in the uterine cavity. Additionally, an ultrasound examination is prescribed (confirmation can be found as early as the fourth week). If there is no embryo in the uterine cavity, then specialists examine other areas where attachment of a fertilized egg is possible.

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Ectopic pregnancy: symptoms, signs of tube rupture

Ectopic pregnancy is considered by doctors to be the most insidious and unpredictable gynecological disease. Ectopic pregnancy is not so rare, in about 0.8 - 2.4% of all pregnancies. In 99 - 98% it is a tubal pregnancy. After a disease, especially a tubal pregnancy, a woman's chances of remaining childless increase. What are the symptoms of an ectopic pregnancy, the causes of its occurrence, treatment, complications - this is our article.

Ectopic pregnancy: how is it classified?

An ectopic (ectopic) pregnancy is a pathology characterized by the fact that the embryo is localized and grows outside the uterine cavity. Depending on where the implanted egg was “deployed”, tubal, ovarian, abdominal and pregnancy are isolated in the rudimentary horn of the uterus.

Pregnancy in the ovary is divided into pregnancy that progresses on the ovarian capsule, that is, outside and pregnancy directly in the follicle. Abdominal pregnancy is primary (the conception and implantation of the egg to the internal organs of the abdominal cavity occurred initially) and secondary (after the fetal egg is “thrown out” of the fallopian tube, it is attached to the abdominal cavity).

Case example: A young nulliparous woman was brought to the gynecology department by ambulance. There are all symptoms of bleeding into the abdominal cavity. During the puncture of the abdominal cavity, dark blood enters the syringe through the Douglas space of the vagina. Diagnosis before surgery: ovarian apoplexy (no delay in menstruation and the test is negative). During the operation, an ovary with a rupture and blood in the abdomen are visualized. Ovarian apoplexy remained as a clinical diagnosis until the histological results were known. It turned out that there was an ovarian pregnancy.

How early can an ectopic pregnancy be diagnosed?

The disease is easiest to determine after the pregnancy is terminated (either a ruptured tube or a completed tubal abortion). This can happen at different times, but, as a rule, in 4 to 6 weeks. In case of further growth of pregnancy, it is possible to suspect its ectopic localization with a probable period of 21-28 days, the presence of hCG in the body and the absence of ultrasound signs of uterine pregnancy. Pregnancy, which "chosen" a place for itself in the rudimentary horn of the uterus, can be interrupted later, at 10-16 weeks.

Early symptoms of an ectopic pregnancy

When do early symptoms of an ectopic pregnancy appear? If a woman has a regular menstrual cycle, this pathology can be suspected if there is a delay in menstruation. However, an ectopic pregnancy that continues to grow and develop is practically no different from a pregnancy that is in the uterus in the early stages. The patient usually notes the following first symptoms of an ectopic pregnancy:

Firstly, this is an unusual regular menstruation - its delay or meager menstruation. Secondly, mild or moderate pains of a pulling nature due to stretching of the wall of the fallopian tube due to the growth of the fetal egg. The test for ectopic pregnancy is most often positive.

• delay in menstruation is noted by women in 75-92% of cases
• pain in the lower abdomen - 72-85% both weak and intense
• bloody discharge - 60-70%
• signs of early toxicosis (nausea) - 48-54%
• enlarged and painful mammary glands - 41%
• pain radiating to the rectum, lower back - 35%
• positive (not all) pregnancy test

The erroneous opinion of many is that if there is no delay in menstruation, then the diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy can be excluded. Very often, smearing vaginal discharge during ectopic pregnancy is perceived by some women as normal menstruation. According to some authors, it is possible to identify WB in 20% of cases before the delay in menstruation. Therefore, a thorough history taking and a complete examination are very important for the timely establishment of this diagnosis.

During examination by a gynecologist, he reveals cyanosis and softening of the cervix, an enlarged, soft uterus (the first signs of pregnancy). On palpation of the area of ​​the appendages, it is possible to determine on one side an enlarged and painful tube and / or ovary (tumor-like formations in the area of ​​the appendages - in 58% of cases, pain when trying to deflect the uterus - 30%). Their contours are not clearly palpable. On palpation of the tumor-like formation in the appendages, the doctor compares the size of the uterus and the delay in menstruation (obvious discrepancy) and prescribes an additional study:

• Ultrasound of the internal organs of the genital area
• Analysis for the content of hCG and progesterone
• The progesterone level in an ectopic pregnancy is lower than in a normal pregnancy and there is no increase in hCG after 48 hours if the pregnancy is ectopic

For an interrupted ectopic pregnancy by a tubal abortion, a typical triad of symptoms, signs is characteristic:

• pain in the lower abdomen
• bloody discharge from the genital tract
• as well as delayed menstruation

Pain in the lower abdomen is due to an attempt or pushing the fetal egg out of the fallopian tube. Hemorrhage inside the tube causes its overstretching and antiperistalsis. In addition, the blood that enters the abdominal cavity acts on the peritoneum as an irritant, which aggravates the pain syndrome.

A sudden, dagger-like pain in the iliac regions against the background of full health helps to suspect a tubal abortion. Pain, as a rule, occurs after 4 weeks of delayed menstruation, radiates to the anus, hypochondrium, collarbone and leg. Such attacks can be repeated repeatedly, and their duration is from several minutes to several hours.

If the internal hemorrhage is minor or moderate, an ectopic pregnancy may remain unrecognized for a long time, without any special signs. Some patients, in addition to the listed symptoms, note the appearance of pain during defecation. The pain attack is accompanied by weakness, dizziness, nausea. A slight increase in temperature is due to the absorption of the outflowing blood in the abdomen.

If intra-abdominal bleeding continues, the woman's condition worsens, and the pain intensifies. Bloody discharge from the genital tract is nothing more than a rejection of the mucous membrane in the uterus, transformed for future egg implantation (decidual layer), and they appear a couple of hours after the attack, and are associated with a sharp drop in progesterone levels. A characteristic feature of such secretions is their persistent repetition; neither hemostatic drugs nor curettage of the uterine cavity help.

When a fallopian tube rupture occurs, its symptoms

The timing of damage to the fallopian tube is directly related to in which part of the tube the embryo has settled. If it is located in the isthmic region, the rupture of the fetus occurs at 4-6 weeks, with the “occupation” of the interstitial region by the fetal egg, the terms are lengthened, up to 10-12 weeks. If the embryo has chosen a place for further development of the ampullar part of the tube, which is located next to the ovary, the rupture occurs after 4 to 8 weeks.

Fallopian tube rupture is a dangerous way to end an ectopic pregnancy. It occurs suddenly and is accompanied by the following symptoms:

• with severe pain
• drop in blood pressure
• increased heart rate
• general deterioration
• cold sweat and loss of consciousness
• pain radiates to the anus, leg, lower back

All of these signs of ectopic pregnancy are due to both a severe pain attack and massive bleeding into the abdominal cavity.

During an objective examination, pale and cold extremities, increased heart rate, rapid and weak breathing are determined. The abdomen is soft, painless, may be slightly swollen.

Massive hemorrhage contributes to the appearance of signs of irritation of the peritoneum, as well as muting of the percussion tone (blood in the abdomen).

A gynecological examination reveals cervical cyanosis, an enlarged, soft and less than the expected gestational age of the uterus, pastosity or a tumor-like mass in the groin on the right or left. An impressive accumulation of blood in the abdomen and in the small pelvis leads to the fact that the posterior fornix is ​​smoothed or protruded, and its palpation is painful. Bloody discharge from the uterus is absent, they appear after the operation.

Puncture of the abdominal cavity through the posterior vaginal fornix yields dark, non-clotting blood. This procedure is painful and is rarely used for pipe rupture (pronounced clinical picture: sharp pain, pain and hemorrhagic shock).

Case example: A primigravida young woman was referred from the antenatal clinic to the gynecology department to maintain her pregnancy. But as soon as she arrived, the pregnancy was disrupted by the type of pipe rupture. At the reception in the area of ​​the appendages, the alarming formation was not palpated, and the diagnosis sounded like a pregnancy of 5-6 weeks, the threat of interruption. Fortunately, the woman went to the doctor. There was no time to conduct a gynecological examination, the pressure was 60/40, the pulse was 120, severe pallor, significant dagger pain, and as a result, loss of consciousness. They quickly opened the operating room and took the patient. There was about 1.5 liters of blood in the stomach, and the pregnancy in the burst tube was about 8 weeks.

Why does an ectopic pregnancy occur?

Attachment of the fetal egg outside the uterine cavity is due to a violation of the peristalsis of the fallopian tubes or a change in the properties of the fetal egg. Risk factors:

• inflammatory processes in the pelvis

Inflammatory processes of the appendages and uterus lead to neuroendocrine disorders, obstruction of the fallopian tubes, and ovarian dysfunction. Among the main risk factors, chlamydial infection (salpingitis) stands out, which in 60% of cases leads to ectopic pregnancy (see chlamydia in women: symptoms, treatment).

Intrauterine contraceptives in 4% of cases lead to ectopic pregnancy, with prolonged use (5 years), the risk increases by 5 times. Most experts believe that this is due to the inflammatory changes that accompany the presence of a foreign body in a woman's uterus.

Abortions (consequences), especially numerous, contribute to the growth of inflammatory processes of the internal genital organs, adhesions, disruption of peristalsis and narrowing of the tubes, 45% of women after artificial termination of pregnancy in the future have a high risk of developing an ectopic.

In a smoking woman, the risk of developing an ectopic is 2-3 times higher than in a non-smoker, since nicotine affects the peristalsis of the tubes, the contractile activity of the uterus, and leads to various immune disorders.

• malignant neoplasms of the uterus and appendages
• hormonal disorders (including ovulation stimulation, after IVF, mini-drinks, impaired production of prostaglandins)
• fallopian tube surgery, tubal ligation
• abnormal development of a fertilized egg
• sexual infantilism (pipes are long, twisted)
• endometriosis (causes inflammation and adhesions)
• stress, fatigue
• age (over 35 years old)
• congenital malformations of the uterus and tubes
• genital tuberculosis

What is the danger of an ectopic pregnancy?

An ectopic pregnancy is terrible for its complications:

• severe bleeding - hemorrhagic shock - death of a woman
• adhesions in the pelvis
• secondary infertility
• inflammation and intestinal obstruction after surgery
• recurrence of ectopic pregnancy, especially after tubotomy (in 4-13% of cases)

Case example: A woman was admitted to the emergency room with the classic symptoms of an ectopic pregnancy. During the operation, the tube was removed from one side, and when the patient was discharged, recommendations were given: to be examined for infections, to be treated if necessary, and to abstain from pregnancy for at least 6 months (pregnancy was desired). Not even six months have passed, the same patient comes with a tubal pregnancy on the other side. The result of non-compliance with the recommendations is absolute infertility (both tubes are removed). The only good news is that the patient has 1 child.

An ectopic pregnancy is an emergency and requires immediate surgery. Salpingectomy (removal of the tube) is the most common, because in most cases the fallopian tube is severely damaged (regardless of the gestational age) and a future pregnancy has a serious risk of being ectopic again.

In some cases, the doctor decides on a salpingotomy (pipe incision, removal of the fetal egg, suturing the incision in the tube). A tube-preserving operation is performed when the size of the fetal egg is not more than 5 cm, the patient's satisfactory condition, the woman's desire to maintain childbearing function (recurrence of an ectopic). It is possible to carry out fimbrial evacuation (if the ovum is in the ampulla). The embryo is simply squeezed out or sucked out of the tube.

Alternatively, a segmental resection of the tube is used (removal of the damaged section of the tube, followed by suturing of the tube ends). In the early stages of tubal pregnancy, drug treatment is allowed. Methotrexate is injected into the tube cavity through the lateral fornix of the vagina under ultrasound control, which causes the dissolution of the embryo.

Will the patency of the tube remain after the operation? It depends on many factors:

• Firstly, early activation of the patient (prevention of adhesions) and physiotherapy
• Secondly - adequate rehabilitation therapy
• Thirdly, the presence / absence of postoperative infectious processes

FAQ:

• How to protect yourself after an ectopic pregnancy?

The use of pure progestin (mini-pill) drugs and the introduction of an IUD is not recommended. It is advisable to take oral combined contraceptives.

• Can a pregnancy test show where it is located?

No, the test shows that pregnancy is taking place.

• The delay is 5 days, the test is positive, and the fetal egg is not visualized in the uterus. What to do?

It is not necessary that an ectopic pregnancy has occurred. It is necessary to repeat the ultrasound in 1 - 2 weeks and conduct a blood test for hCG (in the early stages, pregnancy in the uterus may not be visible).

• I had acute adnexitis, so I have a high risk of developing an ectopic pregnancy?

The risk, of course, is higher than in healthy women, but it is necessary to be examined for sexual infections, hormones, and to be treated.

• When can I plan a pregnancy after an ectopic?

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Signs of an ectopic pregnancy early - 2 weeks

Of course, expecting a baby is a pleasant and exciting process, during which it is important to be under the supervision of a doctor and take care of yourself. Pregnancy itself is divided into "uterine" - the normal development of the fetus in the uterus and "ectopic" - when the fetus is in another area of ​​​​the internal genital organs and cannot reach the uterus. What are the signs of an ectopic pregnancy at an early stage of 2 weeks?

Ectopic pregnancy

An ectopic (or ectopic) pregnancy is a pathology characterized by the fact that the embryo does not develop in the uterine cavity as usual, but remains somewhere else (fallopian tube, uterine horn, ovary). Therefore, it is considered "ectopic", that is, "outside the uterus." According to the signs of an ectopic pregnancy at an early stage of 2 weeks in such cases, it is necessary to identify it as early as possible in order to consult a doctor.

As a rule, spermatozoa try to penetrate the egg, barely overtaking it, and when one succeeds, fertilization occurs. Then the egg needs to move towards the uterus, if there are no obstacles that prevent it from doing so. Pathology occurs precisely when there are obstacles in its path.

Signs of an ectopic pregnancy at 2 weeks early

With regular menstruation, it is easier for a woman to suspect pregnancy when a delay occurs. In addition to her, a woman can note in herself:

• Strange menstruation - delayed or scanty discharge;
• If the embryo remains in the fallopian tube, there may be pain in that area of ​​the abdomen due to stretching of the tube;
• An ectopic pregnancy will also show two strips on the test.

Signs of an ectopic pregnancy at an early stage of 2 weeks, reviews that can be used to compile statistics on the detection of early symptoms per 100 women:

• Of these, 75 to 90% noted a delay;
• From 72 to 80% felt pain in the lower abdomen of varying intensity;
• 70% noticed a weak discharge, similar to menstruation;
• Early toxicosis (weakness with nausea) - up to 50%;
• Change in breast shape, sensitivity -41%;
• Pain radiating to the rectum and lower back was felt by 35% of women;
• The test for diagnosing pregnancy did not show two strips to everyone.

Alas, a delay in the menstrual cycle cannot be a 100% indicator of the absence of an ectopic pregnancy. Many women notice spotting and attribute it to menstruation. Some authors of scientific publications and doctors claim that the delay may be a sign of WB in only 20%. Doctors need to perform all tests and carefully examine the patient before making a diagnosis.

HCG in ectopic pregnancy

The production of the hCG hormone during any pregnancy is increased. It is he who makes it possible to reveal “two strips” on the test, doctors call it the “pregnancy hormone”, produced by the chorion to form the future lining of the uterus.

To diagnose WB, the doctor must take an analysis of the amount of the hormone in the blood for a certain period from the moment of conception. In this case, the amount of hCG will also increase, but more slowly when compared with the course of a normal pregnancy, and the growth dynamics is weak. Therefore, monitoring hCG helps the doctor either establish or exclude the occurrence of WB.

Normally, the level of hCG begins to rise on the 5th day after the embryo is fixed. In non-pregnant women, it is up to 15mU per ml. During pregnancy, hCG rises weekly.

Complications

An ectopic pregnancy is a serious pathology that needs to be detected as soon as possible if present! Complications can be not only harm to health, but also the death of a woman in severe cases.

The most common is a tubal pregnancy, when the embryo is attached to one of the fallopian tubes. The result can be a rupture of the tube, after which the embryo can enter the abdominal cavity and internal bleeding begins. With timely surgical intervention, there is a chance to save the tube and remove the pregnancy without consequences.

Abdominal pregnancy, when the fetus develops in the abdominal region, is also dangerous, but there are cases in the world when women gave birth with such a diagnosis - they were helped by a timely operation.

Unfortunately, in more than 90% of cases, doctors stop the development of the fetus and remove it, trying to protect the mother's condition and the possibility of bearing in the future as much as possible. Refers to the signs of an ectopic pregnancy at an early stage of 2 weeks and a photo, namely an ultrasound image, which helps specialists to diagnose and take action on time. Modern equipment allows you to accurately see in which area the embryo has settled. At a two-week period, the doctor may prescribe such a procedure if, during a personal examination, he suspects pregnancy.

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An ectopic pregnancy is one of the most dangerous gynecological pathologies that can result in the death of a woman if she is not provided with medical care on time. Such a pregnancy in medicine is also called ectopic. It is characterized by the fact that the fertilized egg does not attach to the walls of the uterus, but enters the cavity of the fallopian tube, ovary or abdominal space and begins its growth and development there.

Ectopic pregnancy is not considered a very common pathology, however, the percentage of women experiencing this condition is quite high - about 4.8%. The main danger of the ectopic development of the embryo is the rupture of the organ in which it grows. In 98% of cases, these are the fallopian tubes. A rupture can also occur if the fertilized egg is localized in the ovary. When it enters the abdominal cavity, the prognosis for life is more favorable, but serious complications are also possible here: inflammation of the peritoneal organs, disruption of their functioning and displacement caused by the growth of the embryo.

One of the main signs of ectopic development of the embryo is pain. Most often, painful sensations are of a pulling nature and are localized in the lower abdomen, but the situation may vary depending on the individual pain threshold of the woman, the place of attachment of the fetal egg and the gestational age. In some cases, the pain can be sharp or cutting; when localized in the horn of the uterus, a woman usually experiences pain of a stabbing nature.

The first signs of pain syndrome appear at a period of 14-20 days after conception. A woman at this moment usually does not know about the pathology and perceives pain as a physiological phenomenon that passes on its own. If you go to the hospital at this stage, even a doctor will not always be able to suspect an ectopic pregnancy, so you need to pay attention to other symptoms, as well as any changes in well-being.

The time of onset of pain depending on the location of the fertilized egg

Note! A hallmark of pain during ectopic pregnancy is unilateral localization (on the side where the implantation of the embryo occurred). The exception is cases when pregnancy develops in the abdominal cavity or cervical part of the uterus: pain in this case will occur in the central part of the lower abdomen and in the umbilical zone.

Will the test show an ectopic pregnancy?

If you suspect pregnancy, a woman must definitely go to an appointment with a antenatal clinic. The fact is that a test for home diagnosis of pregnancy, designed to determine the level of chorionic gonadotropin in the urine, even if the fetal egg is located outside the uterus, will show a positive result. The situation is complicated by the fact that in almost half of the cases, pathology in the early stages (up to 4-6 weeks) can occur with sluggish symptoms. Minor pains usually do not alarm a woman, as they are also characteristic of normal pregnancy.

In exceptional cases, the test may not show the presence of pregnancy, or the second line on the test area will be very pale. This situation can persist up to 3-4 weeks of gestation, since at this time hCG during an ectopic pregnancy may not be synthesized at all. When the gestational age reaches 4-6 weeks, the test will be positive in any location of the embryo.

Important! If a woman has signs of pregnancy, and the test shows a positive result, it is necessary to consult a gynecologist to exclude possible pathologies, the main of which is ectopic pregnancy.

Clinical symptoms early

Early gestational age in obstetrics is considered the first month and a half. It is almost impossible to suspect the pathological location of the fetal egg during this period. This is due to the fact that the clinical manifestations of an ectopic pregnancy during this period are almost no different from the standard implantation of an embryo into the uterine cavity. A woman has an increase in basal temperature. A difference from normal pregnancy may be a difference of 0.2 ° compared to normal values, but this cannot be considered as a sign of ectopic pregnancy, because basal indicators (measurement of temperature in the anorectal zone) are not constant and can change several times during the day .

Another non-specific symptom is frequent urination. In rare cases, there may be cloudy urine and the presence of blood streaks and suspensions in it. At the same time, there is soreness of the mammary glands, their swelling, an increase in size.

Slight differences are manifestations of toxicosis. In ectopic pregnancy, they are more pronounced, have a high intensity. A woman's working capacity completely disappears, emotional instability appears, and severe headaches may occur. The rest of the signs of toxicosis are standard, but they are more pronounced than in a normal pregnancy. These include:

• nausea;
• dizziness;
• change in taste preferences;
• disturbances in the work of olfactory receptors;
• vomit.

Important! Vomit during ectopic pregnancy is profuse and thick (compared to standard embryo implantation). A hallmark of pathology is vomiting at any time of the day; during normal pregnancy, the release of vomit occurs mainly in the morning (immediately after waking up) or after eating.

Symptoms at 4-6 weeks

It is during this period that most women learn about pregnancy, and the symptoms of existing pathologies become more vivid. At this gestational age, a woman may experience scanty brown discharge, which is accompanied by pulling pain, tingling in the lower abdomen and signs of toxicosis. The most abundant discharge is diagnosed when the egg is attached to the cervical part of the uterus, since there are a large number of blood vessels. When localized in the peritoneal cavity, discharge may be absent if blood accumulates in the abdominal space.

The woman also has the following symptoms for the first time (or worsens):

• severe headaches, which are practically not stopped by analgesic drugs;
• constant feeling of nausea that does not go away throughout the day;
• dizziness with borderline pre-syncope;
• decrease in blood pressure (including an isolated decrease in systolic or diastolic indicators).

Important! If a woman has lost consciousness, or profuse spotting has begun against the background of other symptoms of a pathological pregnancy, it is necessary to call an ambulance. Before her arrival, the woman should lie in bed to reduce blood loss if there is a rupture of the tube or ovary.

Video - Symptoms of an ectopic pregnancy in the early stages

Clinical symptoms in the diagnosis of pathology

One of the most affordable and effective ways to determine the onset of pregnancy are home tests in the form of strips that have two zones: control and test. A reagent is applied to the test area, which reacts to the release of hCG in the urine. In ectopic diagnosis, the use of this method usually gives the following results:

• up to 3-4 weeks the test may be negative;
• after 4 weeks of gestation, express diagnostics will show a positive result;
• the second strip in half of the cases looks paler, or may be barely noticeable.

Another way to determine pathologies after embryo implantation is ultrasound. The diagnosis of "ectopic pregnancy or its signs" is made if the specialist does not detect a fetal egg in the uterine cavity. Additional signs indicating a tubal pregnancy are:

• accumulation of free fluid in the pelvic space;
• an increase in the size of the fallopian tube on the one hand;
• signs of fluid in the peritoneal cavity.

If the ultrasound showed signs of ectopic implantation, but it was not possible to determine the location of the embryo, the woman is prescribed laparoscopy. This research method is considered sparing and can be used for diagnosis and treatment. Through a small opening in the abdomen, a laparoscope is inserted into the pelvic space - a special optical device that allows you to assess the condition of the organs and conduct surgical treatment if necessary.

Rupture of the tubal part of the appendages: dangerous symptoms

Rupture of the fallopian tube is the most dangerous complication of the pathology, which in 12-15% of cases causes the death of a woman. This happens if the patient did not seek medical help in time. In all other situations, the prognosis is quite favorable: during laparoscopy, a woman retains all the reproductive organs (in the absence of complications), and she has a chance to become pregnant and bear a child.

Clinical symptoms of pathology are:

• severe pain in the lower abdomen, which initially has a unilateral localization, but after 10-20 minutes becomes diffuse;
• the appearance of cold sweat;
• increased heart rate and an increase in the number of heart contractions;
• profuse bleeding from the vaginal tract (may be absent if the fetal egg is in the peritoneal cavity, and blood accumulates between the abdominal organs);
• fainting and impaired consciousness;
• general deterioration of well-being;
• lowering blood pressure to critical levels (below 90/60 mmHg).

When the tube breaks, pain can be given to the anus, the sacrococcygeal zone, the gluteal muscles and the lumbar region. If a woman has an abdominal puncture, dark blood that does not clot can be found. The procedure is performed through the posterior fornix of the vagina, it is very painful and is used only in case of diagnosing especially dangerous clinical manifestations: severe pain and shock.

How long does it usually take for a pipe to break?

What is dangerous pathology?

It is not in vain that doctors pay much attention to the early diagnosis of pathology, since the consequences can be very serious and dangerous for a woman’s life and her health. The most severe complication with a high risk of mortality is distension of the fallopian tube or ovary, which provokes rupture of the organ, and the associated heavy bleeding, which causes hemorrhagic shock. This is a critical condition, accompanied by a violation of blood circulation and the formation of a syndrome of polysystemic and multiple organ failure. The condition develops as a result of acute blood loss and can lead to the death of a woman if resuscitation is not provided to her in time.

Another possible complication that occurs in almost 50% of cases after an ectopic pregnancy is adhesions in the pelvis. They are seals of connective tissue that stretch from one organ to another. Adhesions can impede the movement of blood through the vessels and arteries and cause severe pain in the pelvic area. The adhesive process increases the likelihood of inflammation, so this pathology also needs timely treatment.

After an operation to terminate an ectopic pregnancy, the development of intestinal obstruction is possible - a condition in which the movement of food through the digestive tract is disturbed, and the motor function of the intestine stops. The condition can provoke rotting of digested food and general intoxication of the body. If toxic substances enter the bloodstream, sepsis can occur.

Women who have had an ectopic pregnancy need a recovery period and further treatment, since in severe cases the pathology can result in secondary infertility. To avoid this and maintain the ability to conceive and bear a child, it is necessary to undergo a complete examination and find out the cause of the pathology. After that, a woman needs to undergo a course of treatment, which can last from 1 month to six months (sometimes longer).

Important! In about 13% of cases, an ectopic pregnancy can recur. To reduce the risks of pathology, it is necessary to plan a new pregnancy no earlier than in 2-3 years.

Embryo implantation outside the uterine cavity is a dangerous pathology, the signs of which every woman should know. If emergency measures are taken on time, it will be possible not only to save the patient's life, but also to preserve the reproductive function in full. Women should remember that in the early stages, an ectopic pregnancy may not give pronounced symptoms or have signs similar to a normal pregnancy, therefore, if pregnancy is suspected, you should immediately contact a medical institution for diagnosis and exclusion of possible pathologies.

Video - The main signs of an ectopic pregnancy

An ectopic pregnancy is not common, but it cannot be called a rarity either. According to statistics - 2 out of 100 pregnant women have this dangerous pathology.

Its causes have not been thoroughly studied, so any woman who does not avoid sexual activity can face it.

An ectopic pregnancy, even in the mildest cases, does not pass without a trace for a woman - she is always accompanied by inflammation, bleeding, anemia and scars in the appendages.

About 30% of women remain infertile, about 20% are at risk of repeating this unpleasant experience. However, almost half have every chance of a subsequent normal pregnancy with the birth of a healthy child.

These chances increase if, without wasting time in the early stages, as soon as the first suspicions and signs of ectopic fixation of the egg appear, take the most active measures to avoid rupture and removal of damaged organs.

There is not enough space for the growth of a rapidly developing embryo outside the uterus, tissues of other organs are not adapted for fetal implantation and do not have the necessary elasticity.

As a result, the embryo itself either exfoliates from the wall of the appendage or breaks it. Both cases cause internal bleeding and threaten the death of the woman.

Important to remember! It is impossible to do without surgical medical intervention in case of spontaneous abortion or rupture, and with an increase in the period, the risk increases.

It is very important to have an idea of ​​​​how an ectopic pregnancy manifests itself in the early stages. Recognizing the first signs of this dangerous pathology, you can solve the problem with minimal consequences.

Symptoms of an ectopic pregnancy before a delay

Before a delay in menstruation, not every woman succeeds in suspecting serious changes in the normal course of the cycle, including dysfunction or pregnancy (both normal and ectopic).

At this stage, many do not think about a possible problem.

Especially since the very first evidence of conception is very similar to PMS:

• decreased tone and drowsiness;
• appetite changes;
• dizziness, absent-mindedness and mood variability;
• the chest fills up, becomes sensitive.

ectopic early pregnancy manifests itself in the same way as a normal one, and its first signs may not be pronounced.

Symptoms of an ectopic pregnancy in the first week, as it manifests itself in the early stages

The egg begins to move towards the uterus during fertilization. Within 5-6 days, the embryo (still in the form of a single cell - a zygote) exists in a state not associated with the mother's body.

By the end of the first week, he is already completely ready for implantation - for subsequent development, he needs nutrition and oxygen. If it was not possible to reach the uterus by this time, the process of fixing begins where it is at that moment.

It happens (but less often) that a fetal egg that has already entered the uterus is pushed out of it and attached to the surrounding tissues of the peritoneum or in the ovary.

To fix the shell of the fetal egg begins to form outgrowths-villi - chorion(from which the germinal part of the placenta subsequently develops).

These villi actively penetrate into the tissues of the uterus (and in case of ectopic pregnancy - into the walls of the organ to which the embryo tries to attach), destroying them and the walls of blood vessels. This process takes about 2 days.

Note! The very first sign of conception is a slight discharge of blood about a week before the expected period. They are called implantation bleeding.

At this stage, it is still impossible to distinguish an ectopic pregnancy from a normal one.

Unpleasant sensations (if any) are often explained by the body's reaction to restructuring, and not by the presence of any pathology.

Symptoms of an ectopic pregnancy at 6-8 weeks

How an ectopic pregnancy manifests itself in the early stages (its first signs) depends entirely on which of the organs the fetal egg is implanted in.

There are such types of this pathology:

Type of ectopic pregnancy	How it manifests itself in the early stages	First signs
Trubnaya	Usually the embryo stops in the widest part of the fallopian tube. Then the first symptoms become noticeable by the 8th week and later. But in 1/3 of such pathologies, it is located closer to the uterus, where the walls of the tube are narrow and inelastic. Then sharp, painful sensations appear as early as 5 weeks. With this position of the embryo, the risk of rupture of the tube is very high.	Stitching pains from the affected oviduct; Blood discharge (usually weak, spotting); Convulsive pains under the peritoneum; Incessant, drawing pain; Lethargy, dizziness, low blood pressure are signs of internal bleeding.
Abdominal	Appears closer to 5 weeks.	Discharge, weakness, pallor - indicate bleeding; Pain can be both on the side and in the middle of the abdomen.
Cervical	Usually it does not arouse suspicion for a long time, because in this organ there is enough space for the growth of the embryo at first.	Very rarely causes pain or discomfort unusual for pregnancy; Has a tendency to prolonged and profuse vaginal bleeding, because there are many blood vessels in the attachment zone; Blood loss can be significant and can cause shock and life-threatening.
Ovarian	The walls of the ovary are well stretched, so the embryo can develop with little or no deviations up to 18–20 weeks (begins to move). A woman at this time does not notice any discomfort. After that, an inevitable rupture of the organ occurs.	Usual toxicosis and spotting; Tolerable point pain at the implantation site; Later - severe attacks of pain radiating to the lower back and anus, accompanied by dizziness and nausea; Pain during bowel movements.

Be careful! It happens that an ectopic pregnancy is asymptomatic and does not cause any unusual sensations until an emergency. This leads to its delay and threatens with irreversible consequences.

Symptoms of an ectopic pregnancy for more than 8 weeks

By the way the first signs of pregnancy appear in the early stages, it is difficult even for qualified specialists to distinguish a normal process from an ectopic pathology.

8 weeks is considered a critical period - at 8-10 weeks of tubal pregnancy, a rupture of the oviduct is likely. Therefore, doctors try to remove the fetal egg before the 7-week period.

It is already possible to assume ectopic implantation at week 8 with a high degree of certainty:

However, all of these factors cannot give complete confidence in the presence (or absence) of this pathology:

• Low hCG it can be a symptom of problems with a normal pregnancy - this is how the first signs of a threatened miscarriage, delayed fetal development, pregnancy fading appear;
• Dimensions of organs and seals in them, with a manual examination, they can also indicate both an ectopic pregnancy and other causes, especially against the background of already existing diseases;
• With ultrasound in the early stages of fluid accumulation, blood clots or folds of the epithelium are easily mistaken for a gestational sac.

That's why if necessary, confirm suspicions, diagnostic laparoscopy is prescribed– internal examination of the abdominal cavity using a telescopic tube connected to a video camera.

Holes for insertion of instruments have a minimum size, and the method is considered one of the most forgiving.

If pathology is present, such equipment allows you to continue the procedure, such as surgery to remove the fetal egg and cauterize the damaged vessels.

Timely laparoscopy allows you to save the appendages in which implantation has occurred, and reduce the risk of infertility.

Symptoms of an ectopic pregnancy due to rupture of the tubes

Without medical intervention, tubal pregnancy leads to two results:

• tubal abortion- the dead embryo exfoliated (sometimes partially) from the wall of the oviduct enters the abdominal cavity. Based on such a natural solution to the problem, doctors sometimes choose a temporary tactic of monitoring the course of pregnancy without intervention;
• pipe rupture- if a spontaneous abortion has not occurred before the 10th week or measures to remove the embryo have not been taken.

Tubal abortion is accompanied by:

Pipe rupture symptoms:

• Unilateral, "dagger" pain in the lower abdomen with nausea and intense sweating;
• Internal bleeding, causing a sharp decrease in pressure, fainting, shock, threatening the life of a woman;
• Since the blood flowing into the abdominal cavity painfully affects the nerve endings, and there are fewer such endings in the pelvis, pain relief comes in a sitting position. However, when you try to sit down, the loss of blood results in severe dizziness (sometimes with loss of consciousness). This characteristic symptom is called the Roly-Vstanka symptom.

Methods for determining an ectopic pregnancy

The most reliable ways to identify how an ectopic pregnancy manifests itself, to detect the first signs of this pathology in the early stages:

• monitoring changes in hCG levels;
• Ultrasound studies compared with the results of laboratory tests.

Low hCG level, as an indicator of HMP

HCG (chorionic gonadotropin) is a hormone produced by the chorion (embryo membrane) from 6 days after fertilization.

By 7-11 weeks, the production of hCG increases several thousand times, and after that it decreases.

This period is the most productive for identifying various pathologies in the early stages, because with an abnormally developing pregnancy, the level of hCG lags behind the indicators inherent in a healthy process.

To determine the increase in hCG, a series of analyzes is performed with a small difference in time, the results of which are compared with normative tables.

During a pregnancy that proceeds without problems, the level of chorionic gonadotropin increases by at least 1.6 times in 48 hours.

If the test results showed a slower growth rate, this is a reason to suspect an ectopic pregnancy, a pathology of fetal development, or a threat of miscarriage.

When the hormone level is above 1800 mU / ml, a fetal egg is already clearly visible with transvaginal ultrasound. If, with such indicators, it is not detected in the uterine cavity, the doctor suggests ectopic implantation of the embryo.

How to identify HMP with a pregnancy test

On the 10-11th day after the conception of hCG in the urine of a woman, it is already enough for an express test to react to it.

And although it is impossible to distinguish an ordinary pregnancy from an ectopic one, some features of the result should be taken into account in order to conduct more reliable analyzes later.

With an ectopic pregnancy, the concentration of hCG in the urine of a woman is lower than expected in time, and the test can show:

• Absence of pregnancy. If it is later confirmed, the woman should inform the doctor about this, strictly observe the regimen of tests and studies, carefully consider any unusual sensations, even if they are not directly related to pregnancy;
• The test confirms pregnancy, but only one strip is clearly colored. This should also alert, because it indicates a low level of hCG. Therefore, either it is too early to conduct the test (or it was not sensitive enough), or not everything is in order with the embryo.

Two or three repeat tests can be done 48 hours apart. If they show the same result or do not confirm pregnancy at all, there is reason for concern.

Interesting fact! An ectopic pregnancy (or other pregnancy-related problem) is just one possible reason for this result. The most harmless of them is an erroneous calculation of the gestational age.

If the rapid test showed the content of the hormone (at least the minimum), but the pregnancy was not confirmed, you should check for the presence of neoplasms.

When to see a doctor

Ectopic implantation of the embryo should be suspected if at 4–5 weeks (from the end of the last menstruation) the following are observed:

• pulling pains in the lower abdomen, sometimes chronic or associated with stress, walking, changing position;
• discharge of blood (usually small, spotting), which is often mistaken for menstruation;
• signs of bleeding - low blood pressure, anemia, dizziness, cyanosis of the lips, nails and eye sockets;
• slow growth of hCG indicators;
• the size of the uterus does not reach the prescribed time;
• increased level of leukocytes;
• elevated temperature (indicates tissue injury and the onset of inflammation).

Although The cause of ectopic pregnancy is not fully understood. s, they are mainly associated with violations of the patency of the pipes and their insufficient activity.

The egg does not have the ability to move independently, and the role of the vehicle when delivering it to the uterus is played by the cilia of the epithelium and the muscle contractions of the walls of the oviduct.

In this process, the balance of estrogen and progesterone, the absence of bends, adhesions and scars, as well as the mobility of the cilia, play an important role.

That's why The most at risk group are women who:

Unfortunately, it is very difficult to determine the presence of this pathology in time, even with all the considerable arsenal of modern medicine.

Judging by the reviews of women who have personally encountered this problem, an erroneous diagnosis is not uncommon. They advise, in case of any doubts, not to waste time, and check with several specialists in different clinics who have the necessary equipment and a reliable reputation.

This video will acquaint you with how an ectopic pregnancy manifests itself in the early stages:

In this video, you will be shown and told about the main and main signs of an ectopic pregnancy:

An ectopic pregnancy is an abnormal condition that poses a serious threat to a woman's life. The place of localization of a fertilized egg is normally the uterus. If fixation occurs in any other place, this is a pathology and requires immediate intervention by doctors. The first signs of an ectopic pregnancy, if you know about them, should alert the woman and encourage her to make an appointment with a specialist.

During ovulation, a mature and fully formed egg leaves the ovary. It enters the tube, where the process of direct fertilization takes place. After the completion of conception, the zygote migrates into the uterine cavity. This phenomenon is facilitated by measured peristaltic contractions of the fallopian tubes and undulating swaying of the villi of the mucous membrane.

The path is long, the migration lasts about 3 days. This time is enough for the embryo to form special cells responsible for the release of a number of enzymes. With their help, the process of attachment to the mucous membranes of the formed zygote takes place.

If at one of the stages listed above, the zygote encounters mechanical or hormonal obstacles, the fertilization algorithm will be disrupted. The main reasons for the development of ectopic pregnancy in the early stages are discussed in the table below.

The main reason	Pathophysiological aspects of the problem
Inflammatory processes of the uterine appendages	If one tube or both appendages were previously subjected to inflammatory processes, their functional qualities will be impaired. In the lumen of hollow organs, adhesions, fibrous bands, scars are formed, which act as specific barriers at the time of passage of a fertilized egg to the uterus. The tubes are not able to fully provide peristalsis for the advancement of the zygote. As a result, cells with enzymes for attachment are formed, and the egg is forced to attach to another location.
Inflammatory processes of the fallopian tubes	The reason is similar to inflammatory processes in the appendages. The zygote cannot move towards the uterus, as the nerve endings are lost, and the villi are partially destroyed. The transport function is impaired, which means that the egg will not be able to move to the uterus.
Anomalies of anatomy and development of organs, tissues, structures	Problems with anatomy or functional potential can arise even at the stage of intrauterine development. The most common form of deviations is “extra” pipes, additional holes in the appendages. The development of anomalies is due to the negative impact on the fetus during pregnancy - smoking and alcoholism of the mother, taking illegal drugs, the harm of ionizing radiation.
Operational interventions	Any surgical intervention, as well as inflammatory processes, lead to the occurrence of an adhesive process. If a woman has repeatedly undergone surgery, the patency of the tubes can be completely impaired.
Hormonal dysfunction	Unfavorable hormonal background adversely affects the functioning of all structures. There is a failure of the menstrual cycle, the muscles are immobilized, the ability of the egg itself to the process of implantation suffers. This pathology is considered the most common among young women capable of normal conception and childbearing.
Missing one of the pipes	If ovulation occurs on the side where the appendage is absent, the zygote must travel a longer path to the uterus. The main type of complications in women who have undergone a single tube removal procedure is the risk of an ectopic pregnancy.
Tumors	If there is a malignant or benign neoplasm in the uterus or one of the appendages, it will also not allow the zygote to migrate normally into the uterus. Moreover, hormone-dependent tumors can cause a significant hormonal imbalance throughout the body, further exacerbating the problem. Often, small tumors were detected only when the ectopic pregnancy itself occurred.

The development of an ectopic pregnancy may be due to local tuberculosis or external endometriosis. Moreover, long-term treatment of infertility with hormonal drugs can also cause such a specific problem.

Classification of ectopic conditions

Ectopic pregnancy, given its signs and symptoms, is divided into several categories. The classification is conditional, but rather complicated.

Types of pathological conditions according to the localization of the fetal egg:

• pipe;
• ovarian (intrafollicular and developing on the surface of the glandular organ);
• abdominal (primary and secondary);
• interligamentous;
• cervical;
• implantation in the rudimentary horn of the uterus;
• interstitial pregnancy.

According to the stages of the course and how exactly an ectopic pregnancy manifests itself:

• progressive pregnancy;
• interrupted pregnancy;
• interrupted pregnancy.

Signs of an ectopic pregnancy

An early period (5-6th week) does not allow a woman to independently determine whether an ectopic pregnancy has occurred.

Primary signs are typical for everyone:

• delayed pregnancy;
• breast enlargement, soreness;
• toxicosis of the first trimester (nausea, accompanied by vomiting).

Most often, an ectopic pregnancy is diagnosed when the symptoms already indicate the development of a tubal abortion or other termination scenarios. Progressive ectopic pregnancy, in which the fetus develops relatively normally in the initial stages, is established during an ultrasound examination.

At the same time, the task of the diagnostician was not always to search for “traces of pregnancy”. The abnormal location of the fetal egg is most often detected during diagnostic measures to identify completely different pathological conditions.

If the pregnancy did not take place in the uterus and unexpectedly terminated, the symptoms will be as follows.

1. - the first dangerous sign by which it is possible to recognize various forms of ectopic pregnancy. If the pain is dull and persistent, advanced tubal pregnancy may be suspected. The fetus is growing, and it will eventually become too crowded. Every day the risk of pipe rupture will increase. Constant cramping pain radiating to the lower back indicates that the gap did occur.
2. The first signs of a progressive ectopic pregnancy that has already been interrupted is often associated with specific pain or discomfort in the anus. Women experience unusual pressure, as at the beginning of labor or before the act of defecation;
3. Bloody issues appear at the moment when the roof from the pipe has found a way out. Small spotting of scarlet, brown, beige, which cannot be described as menstruation, is a formidable symptom. A woman should immediately consult a doctor;
4. Signs indicating rapid progression internal bleeding, - pallor of the skin, hypotension up to the development of collapse, severe weakness, severe dizziness. There is no time to determine the exact cause of this condition - you must immediately call an ambulance.

If, among other things, the patient has hyperthermia, prone to progression, there is every reason to believe that an inflammatory process has begun in the body. This is a particularly severe case requiring immediate treatment and long-term rehabilitation.

What will the test show?

Considering the question of what symptoms an ectopic pregnancy gives, what signs in the early stages are characteristic of this condition, it is worth considering separately the nuances associated with the use of the test. This type of fertilization causes a delay in menstruation. In the first expected cycle, there may still be allocations. As a rule, they are scarce, of a specific color. "Pseudo-mentruation" comes at the wrong time and lasts only a couple of days.

This alarms the woman, since a normal cycle, in any case, cannot look like this. Alert, patients often purchase a pregnancy test.

The test will be positive. However, with ectopic localization of the fetal egg, the second strip is usually fuzzy, blurry. Experts attribute this to the fact that the level is lower if the zygote is attached to the tissues of the tube.

However, there are tests that help recognize an abnormal pregnancy, as well as assess the risk of a ruptured tube. However, in order to acquire and conduct such a specific test, a woman needs to be on the alert, distinguishing between normal and abnormal variant of the course of pregnancy.

Sad consequences

The consequences of an ectopic pregnancy include:

• rupture of the tube with subsequent migration of the fetal egg into the peritoneal cavity;
• termination of an abnormal pregnancy in any other way;
• massive bleeding due to detachment of the fetus from the walls of the appendage;
• bleeding due to actual damage to the tube, which can be fatal for a woman;
• the development of peritonitis, if the blood enters the abdominal cavity with the subsequent development of inflammatory processes.

Treatment of patients

Treatment of an interrupted abnormal pregnancy is carried out exclusively by the method of salpingoectomy. The deformed tube is removed if the gestation period is relatively early. There are two reasons for this:

• stop massive bleeding that cannot be controlled otherwise;
• get rid of an organ that has completely lost its functional potential.

Distinguish between laparoscopic and laparotomic scheme of surgical intervention. The intervention itself is quite traumatic, it requires the appropriate qualifications of the doctor.

If the pipe has retained its integrity, the treatment of ectopic progressive pregnancy is carried out in other ways. A chemical substance is injected into the fruiting egg for the purpose of subsequent medical tissue sclerosis. Then, the walls of the tube are excised, followed by removal of the fetus.

The fabrics are neatly sewn up. Not a single specialist guarantees that the pipe will eventually retain at least a minimum patency. As for scars and fibrous bands, they are formed as a natural reaction of the body to surgical interventions.

Rehabilitation and subsequent preparation for pregnancy

All rehabilitation activities are presented below.

1. Immediately after the operation, intensive infusion therapy is prescribed in order to correct the water and electrolyte balance.
2. Antibiotic therapy to prevent a number of postoperative complications.
3. Stabilization of the hormonal background.
4. Contraception 6 to 12 months after surgery.
5. Prevention of adhesive processes using enzyme preparations.
6. Physiotherapy for general wellness.

Provided that the woman has at least one tube with optimal patency, the probability of becoming pregnant in the future is quite high. The optimal period for re-conception is 1 year after the operation. In general, the prognosis is favorable, but on the condition that the disease was detected fairly quickly and really professional help was provided.

An ectopic pregnancy refers to the attachment and development of an already fertilized egg outside the uterine cavity. Such a condition of a woman requires strict control, and therefore it is important to identify signs of an ectopic pregnancy in time. The situation becomes more complicated when it needs to be done early. After all, often a woman is unaware of the conception that has occurred. Let's look at the main aspects in order of priority.

Early ectopic pregnancy - what is it?

In order to clearly understand what symptoms occur during an ectopic pregnancy, it is important to study how the development of a fertilized egg normally proceeds.

During ovulation, the ovaries release an egg that is ready to be fertilized. But if at the moment a sperm enters the cervix, it moves directly to the egg.

If we talk about the indicators of the norm, conception takes place in the fallopian tubes, then the fertilized egg (its scientific name is the zygote) continues to move towards the uterus.

All this is accompanied by the help of special villi that literally roll the zygote. In the uterus, all conditions are created for the full growth of the embryo.

After the fetal egg enters the uterus, it begins to attach to the walls. It is in this way that the development of pregnancy according to all norms begins.

BUT, when something does not go according to plan, the fertilized egg is attached to other organs, not reaching the uterus.

Since these zones are not intended for the development of the embryo, they cannot create full-fledged conditions for the course of pregnancy.

Types of ectopic pregnancy

To clearly assess the signs of an ectopic pregnancy, it is necessary to study all its types at an early stage.

Ovarian

The sperm has time to get to the uterus when it has not yet released from the ovaries. Then fertilization takes place right here. The fertilized egg attaches and begins to develop. As a result, diagnosis becomes more difficult. After undergoing an ultrasound, a specialist may confuse ovarian fertilization with cystic neoplasms. But these diagnoses require a different approach and treatment.

Trubnaya

Perhaps this is the most common case when the egg moves along one of the fallopian tubes and at this time it is fertilized by a sperm. Further, the fetal egg is fixed, an ectopic pregnancy begins to develop. Its signs in the early stages can be detected, the symptoms are the same for everyone. At the slightest suspicion of tubal conception, be sure to consult a doctor. Because the walls of these organs are not so elastic. When the egg develops, the tube simply breaks.

Abdominal

After fertilization outside the uterus, the egg may be located behind the abdominal cavity. Such a development of pregnancy is unacceptable and refers to pathological phenomena. The embryo will never survive here because there are no suitable conditions.

Cervical

Signs of cervical ectopic pregnancy should be identified early on, because this type of conception is considered the most dangerous. The fertilized egg still penetrates the uterus, but does not have the opportunity to gain a foothold in it, so it falls down to the base of the cervix. If the diagnosis does not occur in a timely manner, the fetal egg will simply tear the tissue. If the risk has spread to the fallopian tube, the first one is removed. The chance of conceiving a child in the future decreases, because the woman has not 2, but 1 pipe. In cases where the egg enters the uterine cervix, the uterus is removed completely, thereby leading to infertility.

Important!

It is worth remembering forever that a pregnancy that develops outside the uterus must be terminated after diagnosis. The embryo must develop according to all standards, only then will it be possible to endure and give birth to a healthy child.

Ectopic pregnancy in the early stages - symptoms

It is interesting that fertilization outside the uterus for the most part proceeds as the correct conception. The girl may feel changes, her breasts swell, there are outbursts of anger or mood swings. There is also a delay in menstruation, a change in food preferences, toxicosis, etc. But there are certain symptoms that will help recognize incorrect fertilization.

Test

To identify for sure the signs of a developing ectopic pregnancy, you need to buy tests and do them at frequent intervals in the early stages. One test will not be enough, do them every day. For example, if the pregnancy is correct, blood hCG levels will increase rapidly. Consequently, the strip will become more pronounced. But when you do test after test, while the stripes are faded or disappear periodically, this is the result of fertilization outside the uterus. Perhaps this sign is the most reliable. To make sure, do an additional hCG test.

Discharge with blood

When the pregnancy is healthy, discharge with a couple of drops of blood is normal, they are brownish. But when conceived outside the uterus, blood of a scarlet or burgundy hue will come out of the vagina. You need to be wary when the discharge is less than during menstruation, but more than 2-3 drops. However, if the fetal egg is attached to the peritoneum, there may not be any bleeding. Signs of different types of ectopic pregnancy vary slightly in the early stages.

Soreness

The first signs of an ectopic pregnancy can be manifested in the form of pain in the early stages. Women often experience severe pain. The fertilized egg is attached in the tube, from here you can feel tingling on one side. This problem is similar to colic. Tangible pain can be felt when getting out of bed or walking.

Bad feeling

If you feel a general malaise, do not be afraid. After conception, this is absolutely normal. If such a condition noticeably worsens, the signs of an ectopic pregnancy, as they say, are on the face. At an early stage, this can manifest itself in different ways. If you lie exhausted, see a doctor immediately. Your pressure will skyrocket. Possible internal bleeding. Dizziness and even fainting are not excluded. Listen to your body, see a doctor if necessary.

Causes of an ectopic pregnancy

Unfortunately, even experts cannot give a clear answer. Often, the symptoms of an ectopic pregnancy appear in those women who already had problems with reproductive function in the first days of conception. In rare cases, even a healthy lady can face such a problem. Therefore, it is worth familiarizing yourself with the possible reasons.

Inflammatory processes

Regardless of the inflammatory processes that occur in the female genital organs, their mucosa changes its structure. As a result, it directly affects the activity of the chorionic villi. They simply cannot move the fertilized egg to the uterus.

Feature of the body

In some cases, the individual feature of the female body has a special structure of the fallopian tubes. A fertilized egg cannot go through such a difficult path. As a result, it is fixed in the pipe.

spikes

If you have previously undergone surgery, this can lead to the formation of adhesions. Small seals develop in the pipe structure. As a result, adhesions simply do not let the egg into the uterus.

Hormonal background

All processes that occur in the body are directly dependent on hormones. They are responsible for the normal activity of the villi. Signs of an ectopic pregnancy may appear due to an imbalance. At an early stage, the first problems begin. The fertilized egg slows down and cannot reach the uterus.

Oncological neoplasms

It happens that neoplasms of various origins develop in the tube, ovaries or uterus. Because of this pathology, the egg is physically unable to penetrate the uterus. Such obstacles need to be identified and eliminated in time.

Taking contraceptives

Be careful when taking oral potent contraceptives. It is these drugs that often cause ectopic pregnancy. Taking pills after intercourse can play a trick on you. Do not neglect the advice and at the first suspicion, contact a specialist.

Fertilization that develops in an abnormal way should be identified by a specialist and eliminated. Otherwise, there will be no suitable conditions for the viability of the fetus. Treat yourself with all responsibility and be healthy!