A 48-year-old member asked:
Can pregnancy cause a slight swelling on the left side of your abdomen?
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Dr. Timothy Raichleanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 23 years experience
Maybe: Because of the rotation of the uterus to the right, you might perceive an assymetry or 'swelling' on one side or the other. Run this by your OB and make sure that they do not need to do an ultrasound of the uterus.
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Last updated Oct 4, 2016
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