What are the symptoms of ectopic pregnancy?

Ectopic pregnancy refers to the implantation of a fertilized egg outside the uterus, most commonly in the fallopian tube. Symptoms of ectopic pregnancy can include the following:

1. Vaginal bleeding in early pregnancy: Patients with ectopic pregnancy often experience vaginal bleeding in early pregnancy, which may be mild bleeding or continuous bleeding, and the color may be light red or dark red.

2. Abdominal pain: Patients with ectopic pregnancy often experience abdominal or pelvic pain. The pain can be severe, paroxysmal or continuous, and may radiate to the waist or shoulders.

3. Shoulder pain: Patients with ectopic pregnancy sometimes experience shoulder pain. This is because the intra-abdominal bleeding caused by ectopic pregnancy stimulates the diaphragm, leading to shoulder pain.

4. Other symptoms: Patients with ectopic pregnancy may experience symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, dizziness, fatigue, and frequent urination.

If you suspect an ectopic pregnancy, you should seek medical attention for diagnosis and treatment immediately, because if an ectopic pregnancy is not treated in time, it may cause the fallopian tube to rupture, leading to heavy bleeding and even life-threatening. If you experience the above symptoms, especially vaginal bleeding and severe abdominal pain, you should seek medical attention as soon as possible.