Uterine pregnancy: what does it mean, how to determine

2024 Author: Priscilla Miln | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 00:21

Planning for a new addition to the family is a responsible business. Only pregnancy can happen completely unexpectedly for a man and a woman. Contraception also sometimes fails. In this case, the question arises of how to determine a successful conception. It is not as easy as it seems, especially when it comes to early diagnosis. Unfortunately, pregnancy is different. For example, ectopic.

Today we will try to find out what a uterine pregnancy is. Its manifestations and definition will also be discussed below. The proposed information will help every woman, even those who are planning a baby for a long time.

About the process of conception

First of all, you need to understand how conception occurs. This is an extremely important process, without which there is no point in talking about a pregnancy that has happened. Conception did not occur - a woman cannot be in an "interesting position".

With the beginning of the next menstrual cycle, a "female cell" begins to mature in the body of a girl in the follicle. It is called an ovum. Maturation of this continues until about the middle of the cycle. When ovulation occurs (this is the mostfavorable day for conception), the egg breaks out of the follicle, and then begins its movement through the fallopian tubes to the uterine cavity.

If at this time the egg collides with active, viable spermatozoa, it is fertilized. After this, a fetal egg is formed, which is attached to the uterus. This process may be accompanied by some bleeding.

Otherwise, reaching the uterus, the egg gradually dies. This takes about three to four days. After the body begins to prepare for the next menstruation.

Definition

At the moment in medicine, uterine and ectopic pregnancy can be distinguished. Already by their names it is clear what happens in this or that case.

An ectopic pregnancy is a process in which a fertilized egg attaches itself outside the uterine cavity. This situation rarely ends in childbirth, it can be dangerous for the fetus and the expectant mother. An ectopic pregnancy can be, for example, tubal or abdominal.

Uterine pregnancy is the process by which an egg, fertilized by a sperm, attaches itself to the uterine cavity. This situation is normal. And it is in this case that pregnancy, as a rule, ends in childbirth. But no one is immune from miscarriages. They can be triggered by various factors.

If violations occur

Violation of the uterine pregnancy can occur for various reasons. It all depends on the specific situation. Such an event is usuallyaccompanied by either miscarriage or fetal growth arrest.

It can happen:

• by hereditary factor;
• due to the presence of chronic or infectious diseases;
• under the influence of stress or exercise.

If there was an interruption or fading of the uterine pregnancy, the histology is assigned to the girl by the doctor observing her. This is a study in which you can find out about the true causes of miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy or uterine fading.

Determination methods

What does uterine pregnancy mean? This is what is called a normal pregnancy. It develops in the uterine cavity for nine months.

For those planning a replenishment in the family, the question arises of how to understand that fertilization has been successful. This task is not so difficult if you know how to act.

At the moment, pregnancy can be determined:

• for non-standard feelings;
• using a test;
• by blood test;
• measuring basal body temperature;
• for lack of menstruation;
• through a visit to a gynecologist;
• using ultrasound.

It's actually easier than it looks. Most importantly, take good care of your body. True, in the early stages, uterine and ectopic pregnancy manifest themselves in the same way. And therefore, it is not so easy to predict whether everything is normal. At least at home.

Menstruation andconception

Signs of uterine pregnancy are varied. True, at first it is almost impossible to distinguish them from premenstrual syndrome. A woman can wait for critical days, and instead of them, a fetus will already develop in her uterus.

As a rule, girls with a regular menstrual cycle should be wary if the critical days do not come on time. A delay of up to seven days is considered normal, but pregnancy can be assumed from the first day.

Important: sometimes after conception in the first trimester, a girl continues to have her period. It is better to hurry up with a visit to the doctor. It is possible that this is a serious pathology.

Tests at home

Early pregnancy can be determined at home. Especially those who are attentive to their body, know how to listen to it.

If a woman is experiencing a delay in menstruation, it's time to think about using a pregnancy test. It can be different: in the form of strip strips, tablets, as well as inkjet and electronic. The last two differ in their sensitivity.

To determine pregnancy at home, it is recommended to proceed as follows:

1. Take the pregnancy test and unpack it.
2. Collect some morning urine into a sterile container. It can be purchased at any pharmacy.
3. Lower the pregnancy test to the control mark in the urine and hold for a few seconds. If we are talking about a tablet "device", you need to drop urine on a specialreceiving window.
4. Wait a few minutes and evaluate the result of the diagnostics.

If there is a pregnancy, the test will show two strips. The electronic device may display a smiley face or the inscription "Pregnant", as well as the estimated term of the "interesting position". Very comfortable.

Important: it is recommended to evaluate the result of the test in no more than 15 minutes.

If a "ghost" appears (a weak second line), we can talk about a high probability of pregnancy. It's time to think about more accurate ways to determine the "interesting position".

Basal body temperature

How to determine the uterine pregnancy in other ways? First you need to generally understand that the girl is pregnant. For this, there are various diagnostic methods - at home or in the hospital. First of all, consider home methods for checking the body for the success of conception.

Especially attentive women can understand that they are pregnant, according to the basal temperature chart. It must be compiled in advance, over several menstrual cycles.

Usually, during ovulation, BBT rises to 37-37.7 degrees. After it, it gradually decreases to normal. If a successful conception has occurred, the temperature will remain elevated. This is one of the signs of pregnancy.

Implantation bleeding

How else do you know if a woman is pregnant? 5 weeks - the period at which there is already a possibility of listeningfetal heartbeat. But, as a rule, if a girl suffers from an irregular menstrual cycle, she may not realize that she is pregnant. In any case, in the first months of fetal development.

As already mentioned, when the fetal egg attaches to the uterine cavity, implantation bleeding can begin. It is not heavy bleeding, which is similar to the onset of menstruation.

A similar phenomenon is observed in both uterine pregnancy and ectopic. True, rarely does anyone pay attention to this sign of a successful conception of a child.

Blood test

Signs of uterine pregnancy in the early stages coincide with the manifestation of an ectopic pregnancy. After the egg is fertilized by the sperm, serious hormonal changes begin to occur in the woman's body. Some of them make themselves felt, and some go unnoticed.

For example, an increase in the level of hCG in the blood. This hormone is called the pregnancy hormone. It appears in a he althy girl just during this period and never otherwise.

Having passed blood for hCG during a delay in menstruation, you can understand whether there is a uterine pregnancy or not. Below is a table with indicators of the "hormone of pregnancy" depending on the period of development of the fetus.

Important: if a woman has the main signs of an "interesting position", but the level of hCG is below the established norms, it is advisable to assume an ectopic position of the ovum.

Main signs of pregnancy

Onearly terms, uterine pregnancy, as already mentioned, usually manifests itself in exactly the same way as the approaching menstruation. But there are some "pointers" that cause suspicion of successful conception.

Among those there are:

1. Drawing pains in the lower abdomen. They will feel like period pain, but not as bad.
2. Nausea in the morning and also in the evening. It is at this time of day that the discomfort intensifies. Can also throw up during the day, but not as much.
3. Appearance of weakness and fatigue. A woman gets tired quickly, even if she just woke up.
4. Vomiting. It usually appears towards the end of the first month of pregnancy. But vomiting is not ruled out immediately after the attachment of the fetal egg to the uterus.
5. Delayed menstruation. She has already been told. You don't have to wait a week. The sooner pregnancy is diagnosed, the better.
6. Mood swings. This happens due to hormonal changes. A woman can get angry, then cry, laugh, and so on. Pregnant women are characterized by increased tearfulness.
7. Change in taste preferences and smell. Some smells during pregnancy can be disgusting, even if the girl liked them before. Cravings for unusual food combinations can also indicate a successful conception of a child.
8. Bloating and constipation. During pregnancy, constipation and indigestion are not excluded. Bloating is also possible. The girl can notice how the trousers, which were too big yesterday, are now just right for her, but at the same timethe woman did not gain weight.

Perhaps that's all. These phenomena are considered the first signs of pregnancy in a woman. If a girl noticed them, it's time to buy a test and look for more accurate diagnostic methods. For example, donate blood for hCG. But this is far from the only way out.

Ultrasound

What else will help determine the uterine pregnancy? Ultrasound study! This is the most accurate diagnostic method, but you should not rush with it either. You need to rush to an ultrasound specialist when there is a suspicion of an ectopic pregnancy.

It is best to sign up for an ultrasound of the pelvic organs around the fifth or seventh week of the "interesting position". At this time, as already mentioned, the fetus can listen to the heartbeat.

If you go to a specialist earlier, he may confuse a fetal egg with a cyst or an inflammatory process. Not always, but it happens.

Important: using ultrasound, you can determine not only the position of the fetus, but also its pathology.

Doctor Visit

Uterine pregnancy for a short period is like an ultrasound scan for a cyst. True, an experienced specialist will be able to assume the presence of a fetal egg in a woman's body by conducting a preliminary survey of the patient.

If a girl suspects that she is pregnant, she needs to take a blood test for hCG, and then make an appointment with a gynecologist. This specialist will conduct a survey, as well as examine the patient's genitals. According to their condition, it will be possible to understand whether there is a pregnancy or not.

As a rule, if conceptionwas successful, the cervix becomes cyanotic. But, if you come to the gynecologist too early, he can, like the ultrasound specialist, make a mistake.

Important: you can not take any tests at the first visit to the "women's doctor". This specialist will examine the patient, and then he will prescribe a number of clarifying tests and studies.

If the "diagnosis" was confirmed

Uterine pregnancy confirmed? You can calm down and get registered for pregnancy in the antenatal clinic. Now the gynecologist will observe the development of the "interesting situation" of his patient, and will also prescribe the necessary tests. They help to understand how the fetus develops correctly, and also indicate the state of he alth of the pregnant woman.

If the analyzes reveal any deviations from the norm, the doctor will have to advise on treatment and further actions to eliminate them. For example, prescribe vitamins or hormones.

Conclusion

We figured out what a uterine pregnancy is. And how it manifests itself - too.

This information will be useful to all women. The thing is that age is not an indicator of awareness regarding methods for diagnosing pregnancy. Even doctors can make mistakes.

Uterine pregnancy in the short term manifests itself in the same way as the approaching menstruation. True, in the end, menstruation does not come, toxicosis begins, and also over time (from about the secondtrimester) the belly begins to grow. It increases with the growth and development of the fetus.

If a pregnant woman has an unusual ailment, bleeding has opened or severe pain in the abdomen, you need to urgently consult a doctor. This may be a manifestation of a threatened miscarriage. It is possible that the expectant mother will be helped to save the fetus by putting her in the hospital for preservation. There, under the supervision of doctors, the condition of the pregnant woman will be stabilized, and the life of the unborn baby will be saved.

Important: if for some reason a girl does not want to give birth, she can terminate the pregnancy of her own free will. In Russia, the law allows a voluntary abortion up to twelve weeks of fetal development.