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Ovarian pain in pregnancy is a symptom that causes anxiety in many mothers-to-be. It is worth noting that in the early stages of pregnancy, ovarian pain should not be alarming as it is a normal physiological symptom. However, if the ovarian pain is long-lasting and appears in the following months of pregnancy, it may indicate a medical condition or a sign of a miscarriage. What are the causes of ovarian pain?
Ovarian pain in pregnancy – a brief description
Ovarian pain is a condition that does not exist in medical terminology. Ovarian pain, which women often complain about, is a colloquial term used to describe pain that occurs in the lower abdomen, including during menstruation or pregnancy. Ovarian pain may result from physiological changes, but it may also be the result of pathological changes. Therefore, pain in the lower abdomen should not be ignored. This is especially true for pregnant women, as ovarian pain may be a sign of premature labor or miscarriage.
Ovarian pain in pregnancy – uterine hyperplasia
Ovarian pain as a diffuse abdominal pain may be the result of a growing uterus during pregnancy. During pregnancy, the amount of progesterone produced increases significantly, which in turn affects the stretching of the uterine ligaments. The growth of the uterus puts pressure on other internal organs, which can cause pain similar to that of the ovary. In a situation where the pain is quite intense and bothersome, it is recommended to change the lifestyle and spend free time resting. In addition, pregnant women should completely refrain from carrying heavy things. It is also advisable, after consulting a doctor, to use mild antispasmodics and painkillers.
Ovarian pain in pregnancy – miscarriage
Ovarian pain in pregnancy can unfortunately be a warning sign of a miscarriage or a miscarriage. Ovarian pain in pregnancy, which may indicate a miscarriage, is spasmodic and diffuse. It very often resembles the abdominal pain that accompanies women every month during their period, but is more intense. With ovarian pain in pregnancy, which indicates a miscarriage, spotting appears, which then turns into vaginal bleeding. If this type of pain occurs in the last trimester of pregnancy, you should go to the hospital immediately.
Ovarian pain in pregnancy – ectopic pregnancy
Ovarian pain may also be a symptom of an ectopic pregnancy. In the case of an ectopic pregnancy, the patient also complains of intense pelvic pain. An ectopic pregnancy means that the embryo is not implanted in the uterine cavity, but in, for example, the fallopian tube, ovary or abdominal cavity. In an ectopic pregnancy, ovarian pain is constant and independent of the position of the body. The pain is acute and is often bleeding. An ectopic pregnancy must be terminated as soon as possible as it poses a risk of rupture of the fallopian tube, which is life-threatening for the woman.
Ovarian pain in pregnancy – cysts on the ovaries
Ovarian pain in pregnancy is a symptom that occurs with cysts on the ovaries. Cysts look like sacs that are filled with body fluid, blood, water, or pus. Ovarian cysts may appear before pregnancy and at the very beginning as a result of intense hormonal changes. These types of cysts usually disappear on their own during pregnancy. They may be accompanied by slight pain in the lower abdomen and slight spotting. If the doctor determines that the cysts on the ovaries do not pose a threat to the pregnancy, he plans to remove them after the baby is born. In some cases, antibiotic therapy and hospital treatment is indicated.
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