Will the belly get bigger if you have an ectopic pregnancy?

Many female friends are curious about whether their belly will grow normally if they have an ectopic pregnancy. The symptoms of ectopic pregnancy are usually acute and will be discovered in the early stages of pregnancy, before the belly can grow larger. Ectopic pregnancy means that the embryo is pregnant outside the uterus, which is common in fallopian tube pregnancy. This situation must be treated promptly to prevent rupture and bleeding. This article introduces the specific symptoms of ectopic pregnancy. Let’s take a look.

1. Will the belly get bigger if you have an ectopic pregnancy?

The embryos of ectopic pregnancy and intrauterine pregnancy develop at the same rate, and there are no special symptoms in the early stages. If it is an ectopic pregnancy, symptoms may appear before the belly gets bigger. Ectopic pregnancy is one of the most common gynecological acute abdominal diseases. Because it is often missed or misdiagnosed, it increases the potential risk. The most common ectopic pregnancy is fallopian tube pregnancy. It refers to fallopian tube conception and cystic duct pregnancy. When women find these symptoms, they should go to the hospital for treatment in time, otherwise there will be a risk of bleeding due to fallopian tube rupture.

2. What are the symptoms of ectopic pregnancy

1. Tubal pregnancy: Tubal pregnancy accounts for about 95% of ectopic pregnancies, among which ampulla pregnancy is the most common, accounting for about 78%, followed by isthmus and fimbria pregnancy, and interstitial pregnancy is less common. The typical symptoms of tubal pregnancy are abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding after menstruation. The patient may also have an abdominal mass or even fainting and shock.

2. Ovarian pregnancy: Ovarian pregnancy refers to the implantation and development of the fertilized egg in the ovary, with an incidence rate of 1:7000-1:50000. The clinical manifestations of ovarian pregnancy are very similar to those of fallopian tube pregnancy, with the main symptoms being amenorrhea, abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding.

3. Abdominal pregnancy: Abdominal pregnancy refers to the embryo or fetus being located in the abdominal cavity outside the fallopian tubes, ovaries and broad ligaments. Patients experience amenorrhea and early pregnancy reactions, and most have symptoms of unexplained anemia in early pregnancy, accompanied by abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding. Then the vaginal bleeding stops and the abdomen gradually enlarges. Pregnant women often feel abdominal pain during fetal movement, and the symptoms gradually worsen as the fetus grows.

4. Cervical pregnancy: When the fertilized egg implants and develops in the cervical canal, it is called cervical pregnancy. The main symptoms are painless vaginal bleeding or bloody discharge. The amount of bleeding usually increases from a little to a lot, but it can also be intermittent heavy vaginal bleeding.