The concept of the menstrual cycle means the painstaking work of the body, which is preparing for the conception of a child: the uterus is lined with a special layer of tissue, a comfortable place for the baby is prepared for the period of pregnancy, the egg matures. If conception did not take place, then the body gets rid of the achieved results in order to start all over again.

Before the start of a new cycle, a woman experiences unpleasant moments or signs before menstruation, called PMS. They are accompanied by lingering pains in the lower abdomen, increased irritability, fatigue. However, pregnancy and menstruation, the symptoms of which are very similar, may have similar signs. It is important for every woman to learn to distinguish them from each other.

Menstruation or pregnancy

As soon as fertilization has occurred in the woman's body, the menstrual cycle is suspended until the birth of the child.

However, in some cases, women still bleed for several months. These discharges can hardly be called a full-fledged menstruation. They are not abundant, brownish or reddish in color. In essence, a fertilized egg implants itself in the walls of the uterus, resulting in minor tears with bloody discharge. They may appear once, or they may occur periodically, the fruit shelf will not reach a certain size. Such discharge cannot be called menstruation, and their appearance is a reason for a visit to the doctor.

The main signs before menstruation

Unpleasant sensations associated with the onset of menstruation can be very individual. However, the most common signs of menstruation are:

• pain in the lumbar region, abdomen, chest;
• depressed mood, combined with sleep disorders;
• headache.

If we compare the symptoms of menstruation with the first signs of pregnancy, we can conclude that they are very similar. In the early stages of pregnancy, a woman may be drowsy, irritable, with sudden mood swings. To understand the manifestations of the body, you need to learn to listen to yourself, feel the changes.

Watch yourself for a few months. If the symptoms before menstruation are headache and backache, then it is likely that these signs will not bother you with the onset of pregnancy. If, on the contrary, the signs of the onset of menstruation are unknown to you, then it can be said with sufficient certainty that pregnancy has occurred if you are tormented by migraines, excessive irritability, mood swings.

Temperature changes can also indicate a change in condition. A woman's temperature rises by several degrees during ovulation. If she returned to a constant indicator, then it is worth preparing for the onset of menstruation. If the temperature column is frozen at an increased rate, then we can talk about the onset of pregnancy. However, in this method there is an error in individual characteristics. In order to talk with confidence about normal or elevated temperature, it must be measured daily for several months in a row in order to have a picture of changes in body temperature over a certain period.

pregnancy symptoms

In addition to a delay in menstruation, pregnancy can also manifest itself with a number of other symptoms:

• Constant fatigue can be caused by hormonal changes in the body, which are among the first signs of conception.
• The reaction of the chest may become exacerbated. All touches to it turn into painful, sometimes there is an increase in volume.
• Cramping, pain in the lower abdomen, which happens before menstruation, can be one of the signs of pregnancy before a delay.
• Small vaginal discharge, which is a sign of the attachment of the egg to the uterus.
• Nausea can appear along with a delay in menstruation and pass quickly enough or accompany a woman during her entire pregnancy.
• The constant urge to urinate is associated with a gradual increase in blood in the body, as well as other fluids that ensure the vital activity of the mother and the unborn baby. The longer the pregnancy, the more often you have to go to the toilet. However, this symptom should not be confused with a possible manifestation of inflammatory diseases, such as cystitis.
• Graphics glitches. If earlier menstruation appeared on a clearly defined day, and now even after PMS there are no periods, then fertilization may have occurred.
• Susceptibility to smells is one of the early signs of pregnancy and is caused by a sharp increase in the level of estrogen in the blood.
• Increasing the temperature by a few divisions can tell a lot, but for this you will have to keep a temperature log.
• Positive test response. Pharmacy tests can rarely determine pregnancy earlier than there is a delay in menstruation. If you notice other signs of pregnancy, and the test shows a negative result, it is worth repeating the test in a few days.

What a woman should always pay attention to

Soreness of the mammary glands, an increase in volume and swelling may indicate both menstruation and pregnancy. The appearance of colostrum secreted from the nipples will tilt the diagnosis in favor of the latter. However, chest pain in a specific area, combined with discharge from the nipples, against the background of the exclusion of pregnancy, is a reason for an urgent appeal to a mammologist, since such symptoms may indicate oncology.

All of the above has one big correction: each organism has its own individuality. If you cannot determine exactly what signs are bothering you, buy a pharmacy test. If according to the schedule you have a delay, and you admit the presence of pregnancy, you can contact a gynecologist who will examine you and prescribe appropriate tests. However, in most cases, a woman intuitively determines the presence of pregnancy better than any tests and analyzes.

There are symptoms, hints and clues that may indicate a woman is likely to be pregnant. They can appear individually or as a combination of several signs. And if you suspect or do not exclude that conception could occur, then you will certainly recognize some of the signals given by your body. However, they should not be taken as a "diagnosis" because many are very similar to the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome in women.

Of course, if the next menstruation is delayed, and you observe several early signs of pregnancy at once, then the probability of its onset is very high. However, we often begin to make assumptions even before the delay of menstruation. And if you have a reason to expect pregnancy, then most likely you will feel the earliest sign of pregnancy: pulling the lower abdomen.

This can indeed be observed from a very early date.

Why pulls the lower abdomen at the beginning of pregnancy?

Let's imagine that the egg meets the desired sperm and together they form a zygote. Now the zygote will move through the fallopian tubes to reach the uterus and gain a foothold on its wall for further growth and development. The way to the future home takes on average 6-12 days (these terms may differ for different women). Most often, fertilization occurs during the period of ovulation, which falls approximately on the 10-12th day of the cycle (options are also possible here). Thus, it turns out that the fertilized egg reaches the uterus at the end of the cycle, when there are several days left until the next expected period. And in most cases, a woman feels a pulling pain in the lower abdomen - either due to impending menstruation, or due to the “housewarming” of the egg. This is an abbreviated approximate ideal scenario of the events taking place.

In order to “take root” in the uterine cavity, the egg prepares a place for itself: it sort of scrapes out the cells of the epithelium, making a nest in it for planting. This process is called implantation and may be accompanied by some signs that even now, even before the onset of menstruation, they will tell the woman about the conception that has taken place. It is mainly about pulling pains in the lower abdomen: your uterus is experiencing the invasion of a “foreign body” and a violation of the integrity of the epithelium. It is likely that in the process of attaching the egg to the wall of the uterus, small spotting spotting may occur, which a woman often mistakenly perceives as the premature onset of menstruation.

So, a few days before the start of the next cycle, with a conception that has already taken place, a woman may feel a pulling pain in the lower abdomen, which is often accompanied by slight spotting (creamy, pink, reddish or brown). If she does not suspect that she has become pregnant, then she will most likely perceive such a phenomenon as premenstrual syndrome. Moreover, many other signs of pregnancy in the very early stages are also similar to the sensations before menstruation: soreness and increased sensitivity of the nipples, irritability, nausea, rejection of certain odors, changes in appetite and mood swings.

That is why it is very difficult to recognize pregnancy before a delay. Moreover, a pulling pain in the abdomen in a woman can have many other causes: stress, taking hormonal drugs, infection, inflammation, trauma, the consequences of sexual intercourse or a gynecological examination, and others.

However, pulling pain in the lower abdomen can be a sign not only of pregnancy, but also of the threat of its termination. A fertilized egg is a foreign body in the female body, from which the uterus tries to get rid of, starting to contract. Nature has created a natural mechanism for maintaining pregnancy in the early stages - the immune functions of the female body are somewhat reduced, giving the future fetus a chance to gain a foothold and survive. But victory does not always remain with the egg, which can be prevented by a number of unfavorable factors. If she is expelled at the earliest possible date, then the woman may not even know that a miscarriage has occurred - she just starts another menstruation.

If the pregnancy is already several weeks old, and you know about its existence or the probability of this is very high, and the pulling pains in the lower abdomen have a pronounced cramping character, they are given to the lumbar region or, then you need to urgently go to the hospital to save the pregnancy.

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Many girls and women of reproductive age experience unpleasant pulling sensations in the lower abdomen before menstruation. Is this normal or should I be concerned?

A healthy, from the point of view of a gynecologist, a woman should not experience premenstrual pain at all. But there are not many such cases. Most often, pulling pain before menstruation is also felt by those who do not complain about problems with gynecology. Why?

Today, many factors negatively affect the human body, as a result of which well-being and health may deteriorate.

Therefore, the causes of premenstrual pain can be:

• lack of vitamins and minerals in the body;
• sedentary lifestyle;
• frequent stress;
• chronic sleep deprivation;
• unbalanced diet, etc.

If one or more of these points is the cause of the pulling of the lower abdomen before menstruation, the problem can be solved by adjusting your lifestyle.

There are times when the stomach hurts before menstruation for more serious reasons. Then you should definitely consult a gynecologist.

For example, painful sensations before the menstruation itself or a few days before its onset can cause hormonal surges. A large percentage of those who suffer from premenstrual pain for this reason are adolescent girls who are just starting their cycle.

Also, infectious diseases of the genitourinary system cause pain in the lower abdomen. At the same time, it does not just pull the lower abdomen, but there may also be complaints such as:

• increase in body temperature;
• bloody, cheesy, or greenish discharge from the vagina;
• nausea and/or vomiting;
• pain when urinating;
• sharp or pulling pain in the lower back;
• the presence of blood in the urine;
• general malaise and weakness.

What is algomenorrhea (algomenorrhea)?

Algodysmenorrhea is a common disease in which the lower abdomen begins to pull a few days or hours before menstruation. At the same time, the pain covers the lower back and does not go away with the onset of menstruation. The stomach can strongly pull until the end of menstruation, periodically the pain becomes cramping.

Some confuse this painful condition with periodic premenstrual pain. But it's not safe. Algodysmenorrhea requires careful diagnosis and qualified treatment. This disease can be both independent and indicate other problems. For example, it is often a symptom of endometriosis.

Stomach hurts, but no periods. What to do?

A situation may arise when the stomach pulls like before menstruation, but for some reason they do not come. This may indicate the following reasons:

• pregnancy;
• ovulation;
• incomplete removal of the fetal egg (after an abortion);
• tumor formation in the uterus.

During pregnancy, especially in the early stages, many women feel that the stomach pulls like before menstruation. But, if there is a delay, and the pain does not stop, why not take a pregnancy test?

Pregnancy may be:

• uterine;
• ectopic.

If the test showed a positive result, immediately see a doctor to find out where the fetal egg is. You should not hesitate to go to the hospital, because with an ectopic pregnancy, internal bleeding may open.

If the pregnancy is normal, do not be afraid of what pulls the lower abdomen. This means that the uterus has come into tone. Timely seeking medical help will enable the doctor to assess the situation and prescribe medications to the patient that will prevent miscarriage.

Ovulatory pain does not pose any threat to health. About 80% of the fairer sex, who experience aching and pulling pains before menstruation, also experience pain during ovulation. This is a feature of their body.

It is clear why menstruation does not occur after ovulatory pain. Although the sensations are the same, the cycle does not go astray. Menstruation, as expected, will begin in two weeks.

If a woman who has terminated a pregnancy notices after a short time that her stomach hurts like before menstruation, this may indicate an incomplete abortion. This means that the fetal egg was not completely removed, as a result of which infection occurred. If the diagnosis is confirmed, the woman needs to complete the procedure with surgery.

The lower abdomen pulls as before menstruation due to the formation of uterine fibroids. The stomach may hurt for several days, and then stop. But, if menstruation does not occur, and the test is negative, it is better to go to the doctor to make sure that there are no (or presence) of tumor processes.

For whatever reason, the lower abdomen is pulled, a visit to a specialist is recommended. An examination with the help of a gynecological examination, ultrasound diagnostics and tests will help to identify the true reason why the stomach hurts and find an effective solution to this problem.

Despite the fact that any pain and discomfort in the abdomen in pregnant women should be of concern, in most cases such phenomena in the early stages are the absolute norm. Nevertheless, in women, depending on whether they already know about their pregnancy or not, a variety of questions arise in connection with the appearance of such sensations: if the stomach aches before the delay, can this be a sign of pregnancy; can the stomach pull, as during menstruation, at the beginning of pregnancy?

Sign of pregnancy before delay: pulls the lower abdomen

Far from everyone, but for many of us, on the eve of menstruation, sips in the lower abdomen. In addition or at the same time, other sensations may appear, collectively called premenstrual syndrome. This is soreness of the chest and increased sensitivity of the nipples, nausea, increased appetite, drowsiness, irritability and others.

Any of these symptoms can equally indicate both the approach of menstruation and the conception that has occurred in this cycle. And therefore, if you have every reason to suspect the latter, then you should not think that the very first signs of pregnancy - when the stomach pulls, as before menstruation, or the chest fills up and hurts - indicate a threat or danger. Aching, pulling pains in the lower abdomen in the early stages have a physiological explanation.

After the fusion of the egg with the sperm, the resulting zygote begins its journey to the uterus to land "at a permanent place of residence." She spends approximately 6-12 days on the road. Given that ovulation (and hence conception) occurs approximately 14 days before the onset of menstruation, it is easy to calculate that the fetal egg reaches the uterus 2-4 days before the expected period. At this time, it begins to prepare a place for itself to attach itself to the wall of the uterus. To do this, the zygote scrapes out cells in the uterine epithelium, building something like a nest. A woman, of course, is able to feel such an “invasion” into the uterus physically: as a result, she pulls the lower abdomen in the early stages, as before menstruation. Moreover, due to damage to the endometrium, microtrauma of the vessels occurs, and blood impurities may be observed in the vaginal discharge during this period. In obstetrics, this phenomenon is called implantation bleeding.

In a word, such signs are the absolute norm. But it is important to take into account that if they are caused by the implantation of the fetal egg, then:

• occur in the last days before the expected menstruation (which still does not begin);
• pains in the lower abdomen are not strong, have aching or pulling (but not pronounced paroxysmal) character;
• "bleeding" looks like a daub, interspersed with drops or streaks of blood in normal whites or a slight change in their color (pinkish, brownish or cream).

If the pain in the lower abdomen occurs later or is accompanied by additional "suspicious" symptoms, then we can even talk about pathology.

During pregnancy, it pulls the lower abdomen at an early stage, as before menstruation

Different localization and different nature of non-dangerous abdominal pain during pregnancy can occur during the entire period of gestation. For example, in the first trimester they are often associated with intensive growth and raising of the uterus, the formation of a corpus luteum cyst, increased activity of the hormone progesterone. In the later stages - with the child's active weight gain and stretching of the skin, expansion and compression of the internal organs, disruption of their work. But if the stomach hurts, as with menstruation, in the early stages, then we can talk about the threat of miscarriage or the development of an ectopic pregnancy.

In this case, it pulls the lower abdomen and lower back, the pain can radiate to the coccyx or anus, to the perineum, be strong, intense. Sometimes the body temperature rises, vomiting appears, loss of consciousness occurs. In this case, quite often, vaginal discharge becomes bloody - brown or red.

Such situations should be an occasion for urgent medical attention. Do not be afraid to disturb the gynecologist for no reason: it is better to sound a "false alarm" than to put yourself and your baby in danger.

Finally, I would like to emphasize once again that in most cases, sipping in the lower abdomen does not threaten anything. In a non-pregnant state, such sensations can occur in response to taking hormonal drugs, gynecological examination, active sexual intercourse, stress, and so on. But if the discomfort does not disappear, then it will also not be superfluous to visit a gynecologist, because this may indicate an infectious-inflammatory process in the genitourinary system.

In the case when you are expecting the conception of a baby and are ready to catch any hints of pregnancy, you should not take the pulling pain in the lower abdomen before menstruation as a sign of its onset. Determining pregnancy at such an early date is actually not easy: even ultrasound is still unable to see the fetal egg in the uterus. And so be patient - and do a testif menstruation never comes.

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Quite often, the representatives of the weaker sex learn about the approach of critical days without looking at the calendar, and accurately determine this date.

But if the lower abdomen hurts, as with menstruation, but they are not there, this is the first signal that you should not postpone going to the doctor.

Not always the nature of such pain is pathological.

If the lower abdomen gives out a slightly aching pain and it is short-lived, then the weaker sex has absolutely no reason to fear.

But, when pains become more frequent and turn into cramping, sometimes unbearable, this indicates signs of other pathologies.

Pain in the lower abdomen, as with menstruation, has various sources of origin. They are both organic and functional.

Organic causes of pain include:

• Inflammation in the ovary;
• Benign tumors in the uterus;
• Neoplasms: cysts;
• Long-term presence of the spiral in the uterus;
• Pathologies of a surgical nature;
• Violation of the urinary system;
• Diseases occurring in the gallbladder;
• Pregnancy and ectopic pregnancy;
• Low placenta previa;
• Premature placental abruption occurs;
• Abortion and the state after it.

Pain of functional origin occurs when:

The pains are different: from aching to cramping.

Often the cause of their appearance is a violation of the hormonal cycle. Pain that occurs after menstruation indicates the presence of endometriosis. In diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, pain radiates to the lower abdomen.

In exceptional cases, pain begins as a response of the female body.

Why does my stomach hurt during menstruation

Menstruation in a woman or girl is characterized by certain signs:

The duration of these pains is from 3 to 7 days.

Why does pain occur? Pain syndrome is present in functional conditions during menstruation. But it is also pathological.

It's important to know! These pains, as during menstruation, in the lower abdomen are characteristic of inflammation occurring in the pelvic organs.

In gynecology, there is a name that characterizes the pain felt during menstruation. This physiological condition is called dysmenorrhea.

Dysmenorrhea happens:

• primary;
• Secondary.

In primary dysmenorrhea, pain appears before menstruation. They last up to 4 days. This type of pathology is typical for girls from adolescence to 25 years.

These pains are accompanied by various dyspeptic disorders. Over time, the pain subsides after the birth of the baby.

During secondary dysmenorrhea, pain occurs only as a result of pathological changes in the pelvic organs. This is observed in the middle age categories (after 30 years).

The following factors are related to such pathologies:

• the use of an intrauterine device;
• inflammation occurring in the pelvis;
• endometriosis.

Sometimes severe pain in the lower abdomen in women is a harbinger of oncology.

Pain in the lower abdomen on the left in women

The lower abdomen hurts, as with menstruation on the left side, not always with gynecological pathologies, sometimes it also happens with other diseases localized in this area.

In such situations, we are talking about radiating pain:

• Department of the small intestine;
• Ureter and left kidney;
• Spleen;

Also, such pains are due to:

Pain in the right side of the lower abdomen of a woman

Pain in the right side of the abdomen indicates various diseases. Often they are present in the diagnosis of appendicitis.

Appendicitis is swelling of the appendix of the large intestine. Its main symptom is pain around the navel. It increases gradually, with nausea and an increase in temperature. Sometimes there may be flatulence.

Intestinal disorders contribute to the following reasons:

• stress;
• fast food;
• bad digestion.

It begins with a slight and infrequent tingling in the abdomen, often accompanied by flatulence and pain in the liver.

The second cause is gastric ulcer and duodenal disease. It begins with a burning sensation in the stomach and turns into pain, as during menstruation, which women feel in the lower abdomen.

Also, such a signal can report kidney disease and inflammation of the bladder. They are infectious in nature, but may also be due to hypothermia. The pain radiates to the right side of the lower abdomen.

ICD or kidney pyelonephritis on the right side - such a disease gives pain to the right side of the back and down the abdomen.

Often, with diseases of the uterus, there is pain that is felt in the abdomen.

With cystic neoplasms, girls experience pain, as with menstruation on the right side of the lower abdomen.

Pain occurs with benign tumors of the ovary.

Often, girls make an appointment with a gynecologist when they feel pain in the lower abdomen and in the middle. They are felt in moments, but their character is constant.

To correctly diagnose, the doctor needs to examine the patient.

The survey includes:

• Gynecological examination;
• Taking a smear;
• Carrying out ultrasound diagnostics.

At the end of the examination, the doctor prescribes treatment:

The main causes and symptoms of pain that occur in the lower abdomen:

• Various inflammations that occur in the intestines are characterized by constipation or loose stools. Occur due to malnutrition and various intestinal inflammations;
• During pregnancy, when the egg is fertilized, but not in all cases;
• Pain during menstruation is not uncommon. This is due to various physiological individual characteristics.

Women usually suffer from pain with:

• low pain threshold;
• fertilization of the egg;
• inflammation of the lining of the uterus inside.

The lower abdomen hurts in women in the middle, as during menstruation. The reasons

Pain in the lower abdomen in women, as during menstruation in the middle, occurs due to a hormonal imbalance. This leads to the development of endometriosis.

The pain appears during menstruation and subsides only by the middle of menstruation. Treatment is both medical and surgical.

Often, pain in the lower abdomen in the middle appears with cystitis. First, a burning sensation begins, which is accompanied by itching, and then pains in the lower abdomen sharply worsen and urinary retention occurs.

The nature of this disease is infectious, and therefore, it is required to pass tests and take antimicrobial agents.

Pain can talk about inflammation in the organs that are in the pelvis. They are characteristic of untreated infectious diseases obtained sexually.

When the form is running, there is pain that occurs during intercourse, as well as discharge in the form of mucus that has an unpleasant odor. Medical treatment is indicated.

These pains have two causes:

• organic failures;
• Functional disorders.

The first reason is:

Sharp and sharp pain in the lower abdomen in women

Various causes affect acute pain that appears in the abdomen. It is necessary to react to pain without delay and contact the doctor as soon as possible. Self-medication is not recommended.

The main causes of acute pain in the lower abdomen:

• ovarian apoplexy;
• cystitis;
• renal colic;
• appendicitis;
• algomenorrhea;
• ectopic pregnancy.

For these reasons, there are:

Such pains occur both against the background of functional and in the presence of pathology. A lot depends on the symptoms.

These pathologies include:

• diseases of organs located in the small pelvis, the use of an intrauterine device;
• diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;
• acute inflammation of the urinary system;
• disorders during pregnancy;
• having abortions.

Functional reasons include:

• disruptions in the menstrual process of ovulation;
• bleeding from the uterus;
• stasis of menstrual blood.

Drawing pains in the lower abdomen in women. The reasons

With inflammation in the small pelvis, the temperature rises, aching pain is felt in the lower abdomen, and when adnexitis joins, it is localized in the side.

With endometritis, pain is located closer to the middle of the abdomen and is permanent. In case of disease of the ovaries or appendages, a sharp pain will occur during palpation.

With endometritis, the pain can be aching and prolonged, the uterus is raised.

To fight inflammation, antibiotics are prescribed. Cholecystitis is often accompanied by persistent mild pain.

Cramping pain in the lower abdomen in women

Pain in the lower abdomen in the form of contractions indicates serious illness. Young girls often experience pain during menstruation. They feel discomfort and pain at the first menstruation.

This condition is considered functional, and it is associated with increased sensitivity of the nerve endings of the uterus.

Sometimes such a pain syndrome can manifest itself due to various congenital pathologies. Then the pains are cramping. They are characteristic in the complete absence of the menstrual cycle.

Basically, the pains are spasmolytic and very strong, have a long character. In this condition, you need to immediately contact a specialist.

Cramping pain often occurs with an ectopic pregnancy. It begins with a deterioration in the general condition and is recognized already at a late stage. If you ignore this condition, then a fatal outcome will occur.

With a rupture of the fallopian tube, there are also cramping pains, later accompanied by profuse bleeding. This condition is also life-threatening.

Cramping pains are due to acute inflammatory diseases of many organs of the small pelvis.

It is required to pay attention to the course of menstruation. If they become painful, cramping in nature, then you should go to the gynecologist.

Among the secondary diseases, various inflammations of the gastrointestinal tract can be noted, especially the acute condition of the intestine. For example, this may indicate intestinal obstruction, when urgent surgery is needed.

The disease is characterized by high fever and bouts of severe pain. If help is not provided in time, the person will die. These pains often come at night.

Pain in early pregnancy - the test is positive: when it is not dangerous

If a pregnant woman experiences pain at the beginning of the term - the test is positive, it is not dangerous when they pass quickly, but it turns out that the woman's body is preparing in advance for the development of the child in the womb.

Women feel pain

• in the chest;
• lower abdomen;
• in the ovaries.

Sometimes a pregnant girl at the beginning of conception has pulling pains that occur in the lower abdomen. Often, they can be tolerated, as they are mild and often permanent.

Such pains are associated with pregnancy, when the uterus begins to grow, and pregnancy hormones appear. These hormones are designed to soften the muscles and ligaments that are located in the pelvis.

Aching pains occur because the corpus luteum grows in the body of a pregnant woman. When the egg gets rid of the follicle, a cyst immediately appears there, producing a hormone called progesterone.

This hormone is needed for a normal pregnancy. The cyst increases every day, and when it reaches a large size, it stretches the ovarian capsule, and therefore pain occurs.

In the initial period of pregnancy, these pains will not harm the child.

The threat of miscarriage - how to determine and what to do

This terrible diagnosis made by doctors does not mean that the pregnant woman will end up with a spontaneous miscarriage.

Doctors go to great lengths to keep a pregnancy alive after a woman is diagnosed with a threatened miscarriage.

This diagnosis in a pregnant girl is accompanied by some symptoms: vaginal discharge- from pale pink to dark brown.

These secretions are both scarce and abundant. At first they are insignificant, and then more frequent. Allocations are insignificant, but they go on for a long time. There are severe spasmodic pains in the lower abdomen.

When there is a threat of miscarriage, the pain is similar to that which happens during menstruation. It happens that spotting occurs without pain.

If you have pain in the lower abdomen, as with menstruation, although they are not expected, it is worth checking with a doctor. Perhaps this is a serious disease.

If a pregnant woman notices that she has similar symptoms that indicate that she has a threat of miscarriage, she needs to lie down, after picking up the phone, in order to immediately make a doctor's house call. It is necessary to lie down so that the legs are slightly raised.

After receiving advice from a specialist, a pregnant woman with the help of friends or relatives should immediately go to the hospital for emergency medical care.

When she has heavy bleeding, then you need to call an ambulance at home to provide initial assistance, and then take the pregnant woman to the gynecology.

Doctors pay attention to the fact that the woman is not nervous while waiting for the doctor, for this she needs to drink a small dose of drops of motherwort or valerian tincture.

If the threat of miscarriage is real, then the woman is placed in a stationary gynecological department, where she is treated.

What does it mean if there is white discharge

If there is a white discharge, this means that the fairer sex may be healthy or sick. It all depends on their color, smell and quantity.

Doctors consider the following to be quite healthy discharge from the female vagina:

• White color, almost transparent;
• Without smell;
• watery consistency;
• With an amount per day from 2 to 5 mg.

Don't worry if they have a yellowish tint. He indicates that the girl has some deviations from the existing norm.

The weaker sex has significant white discharge, this indicates that they will soon begin menstruation.

White discharge, indicating a woman's disease, has the following distinctive properties:

• curdled;
• With an unpleasant odor;
• Foamy;
• Accompanied by burning and itching.

These secretions indicate a disorder present in the body, as they are considered the body's response to infection.

Pain in lower abdomen after intercourse

The lower abdomen hurts, as with menstruation after sexual intercourse in such cases as:

What if the ovary hurts before menstruation

Experts advise women to make an appointment with a specialist at the slightest discomfort, especially if the lower abdomen hurts, as with menstruation. Only he has the right to diagnose and prescribe the necessary treatment.

Often, pain in the ovaries appears in the female before menstruation. Doctors call this pain ovulatory syndrome.

The occurrence of such a syndrome is not dangerous, but doctors recommend that if it is present, see a specialist in order to exclude any diseases.

The lower abdomen in a female can hurt for many reasons, but they are not all dangerous for a woman. You can't help but react to them.

For any pain that occurs in the lower abdomen, it is best to consult a doctor and prevent the disease in time.

This video will tell you why the lower abdomen sometimes hurts, as with menstruation, the symptoms of which diseases this symptom is:

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