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4 weeks pregnant. sometimes i get sharp pain on lower right side when turning or sitting for a long time then standing up last. ectopic signs?

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Dr. Michael Hulse answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Unusual: Usually pain at this gestation is going to be a cyst but any persistent or worsening pain needs to be evaluated for possible ectopic pregnancy.

Answered 5/29/2013

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