Ectopic Pregnancy: Symptoms & Signs (Pregnancy in the Fallopian Tube, Tubal Pregnancy, Extrauterine Pregnancy)

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Alternate Names : Pregnancy in the Fallopian Tube, Tubal Pregnancy, Extrauterine Pregnancy

If a woman has an ectopic pregnancy, she may:

have no period

have irregular vaginal bleeding, known as spotting

feel lower abdominal or pelvic pain on one or both sides that grows worse over time

feel pain deep in her pelvis during sex

notice pregnancy symptoms, such as breast tenderness and nausea

If the fallopian tube ruptures, a woman may:

feel severe pain in her lower belly

develop shoulder pain triggered by internal bleeding

feel dizzy and notice a whirling sensation

faint or pass out

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Author: Eva Martin, MD
Reviewer: Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN
Date Reviewed: 07/27/01

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