Question 1

what is the first major sign of ectopic pregnancies, how intense is the shoulder  pain and what week does the shoulder pain usually start.

Accepted Answer

Don't use symptoms: If you've had a positive test, most ectopics are pretty silent until about the 5th week at the earliest. Are you at risk for ectopic? If so and you are pregnant see a doctor asap, do not wait for symptoms. By the time you have significant shoulder pain you are already in deep trouble.

Question 2

i have seldom mild stomach cramps & i have seldom shoulder pain but no bleeding. are those symptom of ectopic pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: If, by "stomach cramping", you are referring to the upper part of your stomach, then if you are having simultaneous shoulder pain which is NON-positional (does not hurt more in the shoulder when you move your arm), then this implies that something may be irritating your diaphragm.  One common cause is pain from gallstones.  Ectopic is a possibility, but usually causes CONSTANT LOWER abdominal pain

Question 3

having pricking pains in shoulders, neck, a dull sensation in head. i read that shoulder tip pain may happen in ectopic pregnancy. i had withdrawal bleeding twice for 3d after consuming primolut for 10d each. does it rule out ectopic pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

: It is not possible to give you a definite answer from the history you have provided especially without any time frame, but you need a pregnancy test. If your pregnancy (HCG) test is negative, you do not have an ectopic. If you are pregnant, you should seek immediate medical attention to assess the status of the pregnancy.

Question 4

how long does shoulder pain last after laparoscopic surgery? i had a lap for an ectopic pregnancy yesterday and i am feeling a lot of pain in my shoulder.  i think it may be from the intraabdominal gas they use to blow up the belly during surgery.  how lo

Accepted Answer

This : This shoulder pain is a common complaint following laparoscopic surgery. This type of pain is called referred pain. It is due to irritation of the diaphragm from the insufflation (filling) of the abdominal cavity with gas. While most of the gas is removed at the end of the operation a few bubbles may remain and often once you are upright they move up and sit under the diaphragm. The phrenic nerve which enervates the diaphragm comes from the same nerve roots which enervate the shoulder. For this reason you will feel the discomfort from the diaphragm as shoulder pain. The gas does not take long to be absorbed by the inner lining of your abdominal cavity and then the pain will be gone. This rarely takes longer than 48 hours and usually much less. Walking can be helpful and is a good thing to do after surgery anyway to keep your lungs healthy. For some this shoulder pain is worse than the surgical pain so it is nice to know it doesn't last that long. If you have ongoing pain, fever, or feel it is getting worse not better contact your surgeon to be evaluated.

Question 5

bleeding for 3 weeks straight bad abdominal pain pelvic pain on left side nausea an shoulder pain  am i experiencing ectopic pregnancy or cyst ?

Accepted Answer

Abd pain: You have signs of a systemic effect on your body from a pelvic issue sounds concerning. I think you should see a doctor soon. This may be best evaluated and treated in an emergency room.

Question 6

did  having 3 previous c-sections cause me to get an ectopic pregnancy ?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Repeated pelvic surgery, which includes a c-section can cause the formation of scar tissue (adhesions) which can block your fallopian tubes (which carry the egg from the ovary to the uterus) and then cause an ectopic pregnancy.  This is because the fertilized egg cannot reach the uterus to implant where it belongs.  Repeated c-sections are associated with reduced fertility.

Question 7

could having  previous c-sections cause me now to have a ectopic pregnancy ?

Accepted Answer

Not normally: Anyone could experience an ectopic pregnancy, but an uncomplicated cesarean would not increase your risk for an ectopic pregnancy.

Question 8

what can be cause of ectopic pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Ectopic Pregnancy: There are many possible causes of ectopic pregnancy.  Any previous tubal surgery, previous history of ectopic pregnancy, history of pelvic inflammatory disease, smoking.  Many occur in patients that have no risk factors at all.

Question 9

what medications treat ectopic pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Methotrexate: Methotrexate is used to treat an ectopic pregnancy.  It is a chemotherapy drug which attacks rapidly dividing cells, like those in a pregnancy (or a cancer).

Question 10

are the symptoms of ectopic pregnancy bad?

Accepted Answer

Pain, bleeding: An ectopic (tubal) pregnancy is a pregnancy that implants outside its normal location in the uterus. There are certain symptoms that could signal an ectopic pregnancy, such as abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding. If you think you might have an ectopic pregnancy, seek medical attention immediately.

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What is the first major sign of ectopic pregnancies, how intense is the shoulder pain and what week does the shoulder pain usually start.

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I have seldom mild stomach cramps & i have seldom shoulder pain but no bleeding. are those symptom of ectopic pregnancy?

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Having pricking pains in shoulders, neck, a dull sensation in head. i read that shoulder tip pain may happen in ectopic pregnancy. i had withdrawal bleeding twice for 3d after consuming primolut for 10d each. does it rule out ectopic pregnancy?

A member asked:

How long does shoulder pain last after laparoscopic surgery? i had a lap for an ectopic pregnancy yesterday and i am feeling a lot of pain in my shoulder. i think it may be from the intraabdominal gas they use to blow up the belly during surgery. how lo

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Bleeding for 3 weeks straight bad abdominal pain pelvic pain on left side nausea an shoulder pain am i experiencing ectopic pregnancy or cyst ?

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Did having 3 previous c-sections cause me to get an ectopic pregnancy ?

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Could having previous c-sections cause me now to have a ectopic pregnancy ?

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What can be cause of ectopic pregnancy?

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What medications treat ectopic pregnancy?

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Are the symptoms of ectopic pregnancy bad?

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