Every month we will identify the most commonly asked questions about ectopic pregnancy and answer them. If you have any further questions which you cannot find answers to on the website, please can you contact us.
How soon would you know if you have an ectopic pregnancy?
Symptoms of an ectopic pregnancy usually occur about 6 weeks after the last menstrual period, these symptoms include a brown, prune juice-like vaginal discharge, unilateral lower abdominal or pelvic discomfort or pain. Later symptoms include feeling faint, a fast heart rate, and later shoulder tip pain if the ectopic pregnancy leaks or ruptures.
See presenting symptoms on the Ectopic Pregnancy Foundation website
What happens when a woman has an ectopic pregnancy?
An ectopic pregnancy can cause unilateral lower abdominal or pelvic discomfort or pain and prune juice-like vaginal discharge
See the Ectopic Pregnancy Foundation website for symptoms of an ectopic pregnancy.
Which shoulder hurts during ectopic pregnancy?
Shoulder tip pain is referred pain when bleeding occurs into the abdominal cavity and causes diaphragmic irritation. The shoulder tip pain can occur on either side or both sides of the shoulder.
See the ectopic pregnancy foundation website on presenting symptoms.
How can you detect an ectopic pregnancy at home?
An ectopic pregnancy cannot be diagnosed at home and if you consider that you have an ectopic pregnancy you should seek medical attention without delay.
Can bad sperm cause ectopic pregnancy?
There is no good evidence that sperm quality has any bearing on the development of an ectopic pregnancy.
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