Are you wondering if you are pregnant? A pregnancy test can confirm it. But sometimes, when you have a delayed or missed period, you hope or suspect you are pregnant. Here are some uterine pregnancy symptoms and when they happen. But first, know what uterine pregnancy is.
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It is a pregnancy when the fertilized egg moves along the fallopian tube and implants in the uterine lining. It grows here to become a fetus from an embryo and, finally, a baby. Sometimes, the pregnancy is not in the uterus, and it is ectopic and is called ectopic pregnancy. When it is ectopic, the pregnancy is not viable, and it needs to be aborted immediately. If the ectopic pregnancy progresses, the embryo becomes big and ruptures the fallopian tube. Since there is internal bleeding, it becomes a medical emergency, and hence, early treatment is necessary to prevent complications. Treatment for it is typically medication or surgery.
If you have regular periods, one of the most reliable and early symptoms of uterine pregnancy is a missed period. If you are in your reproductive years and a week or more has gone without the start of a period, you may be pregnant. However, this is not a reliable symptom if you have irregular periods.
You may be sick or feel sick, and this is commonly called morning sickness. Though called morning sickness, it can happen at any time and often begins a few months after pregnancy confirmation, but some women may experience it earlier. If you are sick and cannot keep food or fluids down, see a doctor, as it can be a condition called hyperemesis gravidarum, which is a serious pregnancy condition with severe vomiting that needs treatment.
Feeling tired is one of the signs of early healthy pregnancy. Feeling tired during the first trimester is common. Hormone changes in the body make you feel sick, exhausted, upset, and emotional. While the exact cause for this is unknown, a rise in progesterone levels during early pregnancy may cause fatigue.
Hormonal changes early in pregnancy may make the breasts sore and sensitive. The breasts may become tender, large, and itch. The nipples may become darker, and the veins may be more visible. The discomfort typically decreases after the body adapts to the hormonal changes.
You may feel the need to urinate more often than normal, including at night. During pregnancy, the body has increased blood volume, making the kidneys handle more fluid, which ends up in the bladder.
In early pregnancy, you may find that you don’t have some drinks or foods that you enjoy. You may have a strange metallic taste in your mouth, crave new foods, lose interest in some drinks or fatty foods, and become more sensitive to smells like the smell of food cooking, etc.
There are a few less obvious symptoms that you may have during the first trimester, including:
● Bloating and constipation: Hormonal changes may make you feel bloated, similar to how you feel at the start of your menstrual cycle. They can also slow the digestive system and cause constipation.
● Moodiness: The flood of hormones during early pregnancy may make you feel unusually emotional, and mood swings are common.
● Light spotting: This is one of the first symptoms of pregnancy and is called implantation bleeding. It happens 10 to 14 days post-conception and is a result of the fertilised egg implanting in the uterus lining. Implantation bleeding occurs around the same time you have your periods. Not all women experience it.
● Cramping: Some women may have this feeling early in pregnancy
● Nasal congestion: Increasing blood production and hormone levels may cause the nasal mucus membranes to dry, swell, and bleed. This may result in a runny or stuffy nose.
The above signs and symptoms are not unique to pregnancy, and some indicate that you are about to start your menstrual cycle. Additionally, many women may be pregnant without having many of these signs and symptoms. Still, if you see some of these signs and miss a period, take a home pregnancy test. If the test is positive, consult a healthcare provider. The sooner you confirm, the sooner you can start prenatal care.
The doctor may then do blood tests to determine if the hCG, pregnancy hormone, is present and can determine pregnancy in 6 to 8 days of ovulation. It gives a negative or a positive result or the hCG hormone amount. Urine pregnancy tests are also done to detect hCG hormone, and they give an accurate result after a day of missed period. These tests become more precise if you wait longer. A transvaginal ultrasound confirms it is a uterine pregnancy with a gestational sac in the uterus around the embryo.
A uterine pregnancy is the most common and most desired pregnancy. However, some of these pregnancies are not viable or do not survive due to the following situations.
● Chemical pregnancy: When the fertilised egg is not implanted properly in the uterine wall.
● Blighted ovum: This happens when the development of fertilised eggs stops even after the gestation sac is formed.
● Ectopic pregnancy: When the fertilised egg implants in the fallopian tube.
● Miscarriage: It happens when the pregnancy stops developing, and the body ejects it out of the uterus. Spontaneous abortion typically happens before 20 weeks.
● Molar pregnancy: Due to a genetic error, the uterus has a tumour in early pregnancy.
● Stillbirth: Loos of pregnancy after the first trimester.
Some of these conditions are not preventable, but you can work with your doctor to ensure that you maintain a healthy pregnancy.
Most uterine pregnancies lead to the birth of a baby. If you see the signs and symptoms that you are pregnant, visit a healthcare provider. Early prenatal care is essential to have a healthy pregnancy and delivery.
Morning sickness, frequent urination, cramping, fatigue, and mood swings are some symptoms that indicate a healthy pregnancy.
If you see spotting during a healthy uterine pregnancy, consult your doctor, even if it is light. The doctor will assess the situation and determine if it is normal or a potential issue.
If you have severe abdominal pain, vaginal bleeding, fainting or dizziness, severe headaches, or changes in fetal movement, contact your doctor
