Symptoms of intrauterine pregnancy: the main signs

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

After fertilization, the egg moves to the uterine cavity, where it is fixed and begins to develop. This is a normal intrauterine pregnancy, which, in the absence of severe complications, will lead to the birth of a child. But sometimes the fetal egg is not fixed in the uterus, as a result of which there is a serious danger to the life and he alth of a woman. Intrauterine and ectopic pregnancies often present with the same symptoms.

Delayed period

A reliable symptom of intrauterine pregnancy is a delay in the menstrual cycle. Assuming a delay, you need to remember when the last menstruation was and how long the cycle usually lasts. You can do the test as early as the first day of the delay, but the result may be false negative. It is better to wait three to seven days so that the level of the hormone hCG, which increases rapidly during pregnancy, has time to reach a level thatdetermined in urine. The test is usually done in morning urine so that the concentration of hormones is maximum. It is better to do two or three tests from different companies to make sure of the result.

It is important that a delay in menstruation is also observed in pathological ectopic pregnancy, as well as a number of other gynecological diseases. The female body is quite sensitive to the general state of he alth and emotional background. Menstruation can be delayed when the climate changes, fasting, taking hormonal drugs or antibiotics. After receiving the test result (intrauterine pregnancy, that is, normal, is sometimes determined before the delay, but it is better to wait), you need to see a doctor. It is better to immediately make sure that the pregnancy was the cause of the delay, and it is developing normally.

Basal body temperature

How to detect an intrauterine pregnancy? This can be done by changing the temperature graph. This symptom of an intrauterine pregnancy only makes sense if the woman has been self-monitoring BBT for at least three months. This is the only way to see deviations on the graph and compare with cycles in which pregnancy did not occur. Usually they make schedules for women who plan to conceive a child. This method allows you to determine the day of ovulation. Also, the doctor may recommend measuring BBT for menstrual irregularities (to determine the hormonal background), suspected infertility, or for contraception.

Two-phase BT schedule in the menstrual cycle in whichpregnancy, normally looks like this: during ovulation, the temperature increases by approximately 0.4 degrees, which visually divides the graph into two phases; there are necessarily drops in temperature before ovulation and before menstruation. If pregnancy occurs, then there will be no premenstrual drop in temperature on the chart, after ovulation the indicators will remain at a consistently high level. Sometimes the so-called implantation retraction may appear - a decrease in temperature for one day by approximately 0.2-0.4 degrees 3-10 days after ovulation.

In an ectopic pregnancy, basal temperature may remain at the usual level, be slightly lower or higher. The same symptoms are characteristic of a disturbed intrauterine pregnancy, that is, detachment of the fetal egg or spontaneous interruption. Basal temperature is not considered as an indicator of whether the pregnancy is developing normally or not. Therefore, in any case, a woman should consult a doctor if the schedule has changed significantly, and in addition there are other signs of pregnancy.

Breast tenderness

Soreness of the mammary glands during pregnancy and breast enlargement can be observed in the very early stages. The body begins to prepare for bearing, giving birth and feeding a child from the moment of conception, so especially sensitive women may feel that the usual bra has become too small already at the 4-6th week of pregnancy. In the future, the area around the nipples will darken, and from the 16th week or earliera clear liquid may begin to come out of the chest. While these signs are not yet present, it is only correct to consider breast tenderness as a symptom of intrauterine pregnancy if, before menstruation, the mammary glands did not react in any way to changes in hormone levels, and also if there are other signs that conception has taken place. With an ectopic pregnancy, the breasts can also become sensitive.

Mood changes

The rapid change in mood during pregnancy is due to active hormonal changes. Hormones have a strong effect on the female body - hence, by the way, premenstrual syndrome. Increased irritability, drowsiness, tearfulness, taste changes are possible. These symptoms are noticed by many women who did not plan pregnancy, but usually take them for PMS.

Fatigue and weakness

The body fully adapts to the onset of pregnancy only by the beginning of the second trimester, when toxicosis disappears. In the early stages, perestroika is so significant and global that a lot of internal forces are spent on it. Fatigue, drowsiness and increased fatigue are the companions of increasing the concentration of progesterone, which is necessary to maintain pregnancy. Headache, pressure drops, dizziness, general malaise are also possible. This is necessary in order for the female body to allow the fertilized egg to settle normally in the uterus.

Low blood pressure

Reduced blood pressure is noted by many pregnant women onearly dates. This is accompanied by nausea, a feeling of lack of fresh air, dizziness, drowsiness, darkening of the eyes, fatigue. Can throw it in the heat, then in the cold. This is also associated with pressure and fluctuations in body temperature in the first trimester. Low blood pressure should only be considered a sign of pregnancy if other symptoms are also present.

Vaginal discharge

Normally, a white, transparent or yellowish secret is secreted from the vagina (depending on the phase of the cycle). When pregnancy occurs, the amount of discharge may increase, which is associated with an active blood supply to the pelvic organs. Also, the concentration of hydrogen ions increases in the secretions, which protect the body from infections. But this environment is favorable for the development of yeast fungi that cause thrush. Candidiasis during pregnancy must be treated because infection can threaten the fetus.

Also sometimes there are minor spotting, which can be mistaken for meager periods. This symptom of intrauterine pregnancy in the early stages occurs in about 20% of women, and in other cases it indicates any violations (detachment of the fetal egg, the onset of spontaneous abortion, ectopic pregnancy). Implantation bleeding may be normal, but you should definitely see a doctor to rule out dangerous pathologies.

Usually minor bleedingobserved approximately a week or two after conception. During this time, the egg manages to reach the uterine cavity and gain a foothold, and the epithelium is slightly damaged, which provokes discharge. Implantation bleeding lasts no longer than two to three days. Color - pink, yellowish or reddish, but not bright red. Bright red and brown discharge may indicate pathology.

Frequent urination

Symptoms of intrauterine pregnancy include frequent urination. After conception, blood flow to the pelvic organs increases, and this provokes frequent urination. Cystitis can also be the cause - in the early stages, the female body is vulnerable to infections, because the immune defense is suppressed for the successful consolidation and development of the embryo. In reviews, women often say that urination is often provoked by an enlarged uterus. But at the very beginning of pregnancy, the uterus does not enlarge enough to put significant pressure on the bladder, so this is an explanation for the symptom for later periods.

Digestive disorders

Belly in early pregnancy may increase a little, but the reason is not in the growth of the uterus, but in the swelling of the intestines. When pregnancy occurs, intestinal motility may be disturbed, the rate of digestion and metabolic processes decreases, as a result of which bloating, constipation or diarrhea may occur. This is facilitated by an active blood supply to the pelvic organs (this leads to a slight swelling of the intestinal walls) and hormonal changes in the body.

Tingling in the uterus

Many women experience implantation. It is similar to tingling and a feeling of fullness in the lower abdomen. The same sensations are caused by active blood supply to the pelvic organs. A similar sign can be considered a symptom of pregnancy only if other symptoms are present. Significant discomfort may indicate an ectopic pregnancy or indicate the onset of menstruation (premenstrual pain is common in a significant number of women).

Morning sickness

Toxicosis during early pregnancy may appear as early as the second week after conception. In the early stages, this symptom appears in half of the women, the rest face manifestations of toxicosis of varying intensity a little later. Along with nausea, there is increased salivation, and there may be vomiting. This is accompanied by a decrease in appetite and (sometimes) slight weight loss. Toxicosis during early pregnancy is a violation of the functional state of the central nervous system, and not the digestive system, as happens with poisoning. This is how an adaptive reaction to pregnancy manifests itself.

Temperature rise

A common symptom of intrauterine pregnancy is a slight increase in body temperature, a feeling of weakness, weakness, slight signs of a cold. Many really get sick against the background of a decrease in immunity. If pregnancy is suspected, potent drugs should not be used. It is advisable to start treatment at the first symptoms and get by with folk methods. You need to drink more liquids, it’s good if it’s tea with raspberries or warm milk with honey, gargle and rinse your nose with a solution of soda or decoctions of medicinal herbs.

HCG increase

After implantation, the hormone hCG and a number of others begin to be actively produced. It is hCG that allows you to determine pregnancy in the early stages. According to blood tests in dynamics, it can be determined that the conception took place even before the delay of menstruation, and later the increased concentration of the hormone is “noted” by a home pregnancy test. The level of the hormone in the third or fourth week rises from 160 units to 7200, in the fourth or fifth - from 1000 to 31,800, in the fifth or sixth - from 3600 to 160,000. With an ectopic pregnancy, the concentration of hCG also increases, but not so fast. Up to three or four weeks, the indicators will increase, but then the growth will stop.

Positive test: what's next

What should I do if a woman notices signs of intrauterine pregnancy? You can diagnose pregnancy early with a home test. It can be done from the first day of delayed menstruation, although in some cases it is possible to determine that conception has taken place even before the delay. But the test will also be positive for an ectopic pregnancy, which is a pathology and needs to be terminated for medical reasons. Therefore, with a delay in menstruation (for any test result), you need to consult a gynecologist. The doctor will confirm the pregnancy, if it really is, and also determine the place of attachmentfertilized egg. This can be done during examination on a gynecological chair or with the help of ultrasound.

Ectopic pregnancy

Ectopic pregnancy is a serious disorder. Such a pregnancy is not viable and dangerous to the woman's he alth. In this case, there is a delay in menstruation and a positive test result, as well as some other symptoms of a normal pregnancy. It is necessary to pay attention to spotting and pain in the lower abdomen, because these symptoms may indicate a pathology. An ectopic pregnancy cannot be saved. After some time (if you do not seek medical help), the tube will rupture, resulting in death or infertility. Therefore, you need to contact the clinic immediately after the delay in order to have time to take emergency measures if necessary. Judging by the reviews, intrauterine pregnancy and ectopic pregnancy can be very similar. Be sure to consult a doctor during a delay to avoid dangerous consequences.