A woman begins to monitor her condition more carefully when she learns about pregnancy, and any deviations in health should alert the expectant mother.
In the first weeks of pregnancy, girls often experience nagging pain in the lower abdomen; this symptom occurs quite often in the early stages and is usually not dangerous. But there are also situations when pain can indicate a pathology in the development of pregnancy.
To prevent such a symptom from causing any harm to a woman, it is necessary to know in which cases pain can be dangerous and when it is normal. A woman should remember that pain may indicate the onset of a miscarriage, fetal failure, or an ectopic pregnancy.
All this is dangerous for both the expectant mother and the child. We will talk in more detail about why such painful sensations can occur, and in what cases expectant mother should immediately seek help from a doctor.
Possible reasons
During early pregnancy, women often experience nagging pain that is localized in the lower abdomen; the causes of this phenomenon are varied. Some of them should seriously concern the expectant mother, while others do not threaten the life and health of the mother or child.
List of reasons that do not threaten the health of the fetus and mother:
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The cause of pain may be a change in the center of gravity of the body
Pain of a physiological nature, which may indicate pathology, includes:
When a woman needs medical help
So, we have already found out for what reasons nagging pain in the lower abdomen may occur during pregnancy. As experts say, in the early stages, pain is especially dangerous, since you may not notice the first signs of a miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy.
The expectant mother should seek help from a doctor if:
If a woman experiences not only nagging pain, but also nausea and then vomiting, she should as soon as possible visit a doctor or call emergency services.
As experienced gynecologists say, if you experience any discomfort, mild pain, uncharacteristic discharge or other signs of pathology, you should consult your doctor. Even minor changes in the condition of a pregnant woman may indicate that the pregnancy is not developing correctly.
Nagging pain during pregnancy can be present throughout its entire duration and disturb both in the first trimester and during later. This condition cannot but cause concern expectant mother. However, stretching in the lower abdomen is not that uncommon, especially in early stages, it does not always indicate pathology and is often a consequence of physiological changes.
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Causes of discomfort
Pain in the lower abdomen should alert any woman and force her to listen to her feelings. By intensity and localization, you can determine whether there is a threat to the life of the mother or the unborn baby. During Taken measures can prevent possible negative consequences, although sometimes it is enough to simply calm down and rest.
Physiological reasons
Pain in the lower abdomen in the first months of pregnancy is most often a manifestation of normal physiological processes. The body adjusts to pregnancy, hormonal levels change, which cannot but affect well-being:
- Gynecologists consider nagging pain in the lower abdomen to be the first signs of pregnancy. As a rule, this happens during the implantation of the embryo into the walls of the uterus. It resembles the state before menstruation, during the same period the mammary glands begin to swell, malaise, dizziness and weakness appear.
- In the early stages of pregnancy, the stomach feels tight due to increased blood circulation in the uterus, which provides the embryo with oxygen and nutrition. However, excessive blood circulation can cause uterine tone, which, in turn, leads to the threat of miscarriage. To make sure that the indicators are within normal limits, it is necessary to conduct ultrasound diagnostics and Doppler ultrasound, which will be prescribed by the doctor leading the pregnancy.
- Unpleasant sensations and nagging pain can cause changes in the pregnant woman’s uterus: the ligaments and tissues surrounding the uterus soften and stretch, and the uterus itself enlarges and shifts. Especially fast growth occurs precisely in the first months of pregnancy, which causes stretching in the lower abdomen.
- An increase in the amount of the pregnancy hormone - progesterone - can also cause unpleasant sensations when, in addition to the abdomen, the lower back and top part legs
Dangerous conditions
Some conditions should alert the expectant mother and force her to immediately consult a doctor. So, if the stomach does not just pull, but the painful sensations intensify, grow, become cramping, and at the same time appear bloody issues, you should call a doctor immediately. Reasons similar condition I can be:
- Separation of the fertilized egg from the uterine wall, leading to spontaneous interruption pregnancy. This threat exists throughout the first trimester, but timely measures will help save the unborn baby.
- Some infectious diseases, including sexually transmitted diseases, worsen during pregnancy and cause discomfort and pain. That is why, when registering with antenatal clinic a full examination and tests to identify possible infections are prescribed.
- Frozen pregnancy, in which the embryo stops developing, is also the cause of nagging pain. Wherein hCG level in the blood does not increase, and with ultrasound diagnostics the doctor will not determine the heartbeat of the embryo.
Video: Gynecologist about the causes and symptoms of frozen pregnancy.
Stretching in the lower abdomen also occurs during an ectopic pregnancy. Normally, implantation occurs in the uterine cavity, but sometimes various pathologies of the fallopian tubes lead to the fact that the fertilized egg is fixed in the fallopian tube itself or even on one of the abdominal organs. Ectopic pregnancy is characterized by severe pain, localized at the site of attachment of the embryo, aggravated by pressure. At the same time, the level of hCG in the blood is underestimated, and the woman is bothered by spotting of varying intensity.
An ectopic pregnancy is extremely dangerous to health, as it can lead to organ damage and severe internal bleeding. It is diagnosed using an ultrasound, so if you experience nagging pain in the lower abdomen, which intensifies or grows in one side, radiating into the anus when walking or sitting, it is worth visiting an ultrasound room to exclude the possibility of such a condition.
Non-obstetric pain
Quite often, a woman experiences nagging pain in the lower abdomen in the early stages of pregnancy for reasons not related to the development and vital activity of the embryo. However, conditions that are accompanied by such manifestations can also threaten the health of the expectant mother and baby:
- Infections of the kidneys and genitourinary system, the most common of which is cystitis, are caused by a decrease in the immunity of the pregnant woman. This gives freedom to the development of all kinds of infections, so the most common form is infectious cystitis. Stretching in the lower abdomen is accompanied by symptoms such as frequent and painful urination, fever, blood and protein in the urine.
- Digestive problems: constipation, diarrhea, flatulence are frequent companions of a pregnant woman, leading to discomfort. When intestinal function normalizes, unpleasant symptoms disappear.
- Appendicitis is easily recognized by associated symptoms: headache, nausea and vomiting, elevated temperature, specific localization of pain. It should be remembered that the operation in this case will not affect the development of the embryo in any way.
Video: Why does your stomach hurt in the first months of pregnancy.
When to see a doctor
Any discomfort that the expectant mother experiences causes her fear and anxiety, but, as you know, it is extremely undesirable to worry in such a situation. Therefore, if you experience nagging pain in the lower abdomen in the early stages of pregnancy, you should visit a gynecologist to identify the cause of this condition. However, there are symptoms in which a woman should immediately consult a doctor, since delay can cost her health and the life of her unborn baby:
- pain in the lower abdomen is not muffled and dull, but sharp and intensifying, not going away after taking a horizontal position;
- cramping pain of any intensity;
- nausea and vomiting, gastrointestinal disorders, lack of appetite;
- any bleeding;
- localization of pain in any part of the abdomen, aggravated by pressure.
Gynecologists advise pregnant women to seek advice at the slightest discomfort, even if the alarm turns out to be false. In the case of pathology, timely measures often help maintain pregnancy.
Nagging pain in the lower abdomen during pregnancy always causes fear and horror in pregnant women. Yes, losing a pregnancy, especially a long-awaited one, or getting critical complications that can impair the development of the baby is a sad prospect.
And sometimes it is very difficult even for a specialist to figure out what is the cause of such a symptom and how dangerous it is.
Therefore, pregnant women with such manifestations should definitely talk about this complaint to the gynecologist. And the doctor, in turn, must examine the patient and exclude a pathological course of pregnancy.
The doctor will specifically question expectant mother about the nature of the pain, its intensity, exact localization. Be sure to clarify what the pregnant woman herself associates with the occurrence of pain.
For example, pain in the lower abdomen can occur after physical or emotional stress or strong experiences. Pain may occur even when coughing, sneezing or taking a deep breath.
Since nagging pain can also occur due to pathology of organs adjacent to the uterus, the specialist will clarify whether there is a connection between these symptoms and the functioning of the intestines or urinary system.
Causes
Above I listed an incomplete list of situations in which pregnant women may experience stomach pain. But these are not reasons, but external manifestations, symptoms of these causes. The reasons themselves will be discussed below.
Among the causes of nagging pain in the lower abdomen, two groups can be distinguished - physiological and pathological.
Physiological can be called reasons that naturally arise in the body of all women without exception who are carrying a child. After all, a woman’s body undergoes a lot of changes during this period.
For example, the enlargement of the uterus itself can already cause discomfort in the lower abdomen.
This is a completely natural change. As a rule, it does not entail any negative consequences for the body of the expectant mother and baby. Although it naturally creates discomfort. Such pain goes away on its own and does not require any treatment.
Pathological causes include those changes in the body of a pregnant woman that can lead to deterioration in the health of the mother or fetus. And here it is important not to miss dangerous situation and seek help from a specialist in time.
Yes, nagging pain in the lower abdomen, especially in the early stages, can be associated with some physiological processes in the body of a pregnant woman. But it is not at all necessary that it will appear.
Painful sensations at the beginning of pregnancy under a certain physiological situation may or may not exist. Every woman's pregnancy begins and ends differently. All processes are individual.
It is worth mentioning here about the pain threshold, the level of which is different for each person. That is, each person feels pain in their own way.
For example, women with a low pain threshold are more susceptible to any pain, discomfort and abdominal tugging. At the same time, women with a high pain threshold do not pay attention to the irregular monotonous nagging pain in the lower abdomen.
So let's move on to physiological changes in the body of a pregnant woman, which can provoke pain in the lower abdomen early stages pregnancy.
With the onset of pregnancy, the shape of the uterus changes from pear-shaped to ovoid. The blood supply to this genital organ also increases, which can cause panting in the lower abdomen.
On the seventh day after conception, the fertilized egg (zygote), having descended fallopian tube into the uterine cavity, as if it is drilling a place for itself in the uterine wall in order to fix itself there. In this case, sensitive women may experience pain similar to menstrual pain.
In some cases, this may be accompanied by scanty bloody or bloody vaginal discharge, which women may perceive as the onset of menstruation ahead of time.
During pregnancy, hormonal levels change, which helps relax muscles and ligaments, especially the pelvic muscles.
The hormone progesterone helps relax muscles. It is also called a pregnancy-preserving hormone, since it prevents excessive tonic contraction (hypertonicity) of muscles in the pregnant woman’s body. This also applies to the muscles of the main muscular organ – the uterus.
Under the influence of progesterone and another important substance, relaxin, loosening of joint ligaments and cartilage of the joints of the pelvic bones occurs.
The pelvic bones diverge slightly, adapting to the increasing load of the weighty uterus. The volume of the pelvis increases, which ensures easier passage of the baby through the birth canal.
But at the same time, not only the muscles of the uterus relax, but also the muscular layer of the intestines. This leads to disturbances in intestinal motility in pregnant women. As a result, flatulence or unstable stool (either constipation or diarrhea) are frequent companions of pregnancy.
Such phenomena, as a rule, always make themselves felt by symptoms of distension, heaviness and stretching of the lower segment of the abdomen.
Consequently, discomfort in the lower abdominal segment in pregnant women may not always be associated with changes in the pelvic organs.
Physiological changes causing pain in later stages
The fact is that this time is characterized by the most intensive growth and high motor activity of the baby. The uterus is also growing rapidly and is greatly overstretched. Additionally, the muscle fibers of the uterus respond by contracting to motor activity fetus
As a consequence of the action of all these processes in combination, rare, non-intensive stretching of the lower abdominal segment occurs in the middle of pregnancy and in the later stages.
And this occurs quite often among expectant mothers. In late pregnancy, starting from about the 37th week, a short and moderate nagging pain in the lower abdomen is considered quite normal occurrence.
This is how the woman’s body is already preparing for childbirth. The uterus begins to contract periodically. So-called training contractions appear.
This stage of “training” or, in other words, “warm-up” is very important in the process of preparing for childbirth. After all, childbirth is not a spontaneous process, as it might seem at first glance. Launch labor activity It happens gradually and not quickly.
If the gestational age is more than 37 weeks, the pregnancy is considered full-term. Therefore, when at this stage the nagging pain increases and turns into cramping, it’s time to go to the maternity hospital.
How to distinguish the physiological causes of nagging pain in the lower abdomen?
To do this, you need to carefully listen to the nature of the pain, trace its connection with other signs of dysfunction internal organs(for example, intestines).
Obviously, no two pregnancies are the same. Each stage occurs differently for everyone. But we can identify several signs of nagging pain in the lower abdomen that does not require medical intervention.
These include:
- The pain is not constant, not intense, monotonous, and not cramping or acute.
- The pain goes away after a short rest in a horizontal position.
- The pain does not increase and does not interfere with a woman’s daily activities (does not dramatically disrupt her familiar image life).
- There is no bloody or bloody discharge from the vagina.
- There are no other signs of dysfunction of internal organs. For example, there are no signs of digestive or urinary disorders (diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, general malaise, urinary disorders).
- Taking one tablet of No-shpa or another antispasmodic (if there are no contraindications) permanently relieves nagging pain in the lower abdomen.
- Apart from pain, there are no other signs of health problems.
That is, there is no reduction blood pressure, rapid heartbeat, increased sweating or cold clammy sweat, confusion, or lightheadedness. These signs are manifestations dangerous pathologies that require urgent medical intervention (for example, rupture of the fallopian tube during an ectopic pregnancy).
Pathological causes of nagging pain in the lower abdomen
In this section of the article we will look at the causes of so-called obstetric pain associated with miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, etc. We will also talk about the causes of nagging pain associated with any surgical pathology of pregnancy (appendicitis, intestinal obstruction, etc.).
Obstetric pain: how to recognize and how to be examined?
A nagging pain in the lower abdomen may indicate an ectopic pregnancy. During an ectopic pregnancy, the embryo is implanted not in the uterine cavity, as usual, but in the fallopian tube itself.
Much less frequently, but there are cases when a fertilized egg can be implanted even in the abdominal cavity.
With an ectopic pregnancy, a woman in such cases is worried about regular severe pain. Unilateral localization of pain is characteristic (from the side of the attached embryo in the fallopian tube).
The pain usually increases as the embryo grows. Often the pain intensifies with pressure or physical activity. Irradiation of pain to the lower back, anus or legs is also typical.
By the fifth to seventh weeks of pregnancy, the embryo occupies a significant part of the fallopian tube. Therefore, at this time there is a real threat of pipe rupture and massive bleeding.
Spotting bloody discharge from the vagina appears. At the same time, symptoms of general malaise are added: dizziness, headache, weakness, decreased blood pressure.
With an ectopic pregnancy, the test is positive, but the level of hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) in the blood is reduced. Ultrasound helps in diagnosing this condition.
At early diagnosis It is possible to save the fallopian tube by performing a timely operation. But an ectopic pregnancy, from the point of view of its continuation, is always doomed to failure. 
Threat of miscarriage
When there is a threat of miscarriage, a woman is bothered by nagging pain in the lower abdomen, which does not subside even in a calm state. Any physical activity cause increased pain.
The appearance of bloody discharge of varying intensity is characteristic. The woman feels general weakness and lethargy. Darkening or “spots” in the eyes and dizziness often appear. In late pregnancy, such symptoms may be accompanied by cramping pain.
This condition requires emergency care; you must immediately contact a medical facility.
Hospitalization in case of threat of miscarriage is mandatory. Do not try to avoid it, as both the child and the mother need constant monitoring and comprehensive treatment.
The threat of miscarriage is often caused by nervous strain, physical exertion, stress, infectious diseases, and hormonal changes.
Often the threat of miscarriage is preceded by uterine hypertonicity. Women, in addition to nagging pain, feel a sharp tension in the uterus. They describe this feeling as if their stomach was turning to stone.
Such a symptom cannot be treated without due attention. After all increased tone uterus can cause miscarriage.
With timely detection and proper treatment, this pathology has a favorable prognosis.
Frozen pregnancy
Another cause of nagging pain in the lower abdomen during pregnancy is frozen pregnancy. The reasons why the embryo stops developing may be failures at the gene level, hormonal imbalance, wrong lifestyle of parents. There is also high risk“embryo freezing” during artificial insemination.
There are so-called critical periods of pregnancy, when the embryo is especially vulnerable. There are several of them: first it is 3-4 weeks of pregnancy, then 8-11 weeks and 16-18 weeks of intrauterine development.
Sometimes women with a frozen pregnancy may not have any complaints at all. But more often there is some kind of discomfort or periodically a nagging pain is felt in the lower segment of the abdomen.
Diagnosis of this condition involves an ultrasound examination.
The diagnosis of a frozen pregnancy is confirmed if the baby’s heartbeat is not detected during an ultrasound.
Also, to confirm the diagnosis, the level of hCG in the venous blood of the pregnant woman is determined. During a frozen pregnancy, there is no increase in the concentration of this hormone in the blood.
Premature placental abruption
Premature placental abruption can occur at any stage of pregnancy. Placental abruption can be caused by trauma, sharp changes blood pressure, transferred infection, physical exercise, emotional stress, short umbilical cord of the fetus.
At premature detachment placenta, a woman feels sharp or cramping pain in the lower abdomen. In order to somehow alleviate the condition, a woman often takes a forced position. That is, she tries to find the most comfortable position and stay in that position for a long time.
The uterus is very tense and becomes painful. A vessel ruptures inside the uterus, resulting in bleeding. Bleeding may be varying degrees intensity. There is an increase in placental hematoma (bruising).
The main danger of placental abruption is malnutrition of the fetus ( oxygen starvation). With a significant degree of detachment, there is a threat of intrauterine fetal death.
Thus, placental abruption is a reason for emergency hospitalization and, if the duration of pregnancy allows, surgical delivery by cesarean section.
Quite often, a woman experiences nagging pain in the lower abdomen that is not related to the development of the fetus. But the conditions that will be discussed further are no less dangerous for the health of the expectant mother and her baby.
Often, due to a decrease in immune defense, a pregnant woman develops various inflammatory diseases of the genitourinary system or aggravates existing chronic diseases.
Thus, some infections, including those that are sexually transmitted, worsen during pregnancy. They can also cause discomfort and pain in the lower abdomen.
To exclude acute or chronic inflammatory processes, a pregnant woman must undergo a full examination when registering at the antenatal clinic.
Pregnant women often experience various infections of the kidneys and genitourinary system. The most common infection during pregnancy, which can cause nagging pain in the lower abdomen, is acute cystitis (inflammation Bladder).
With cystitis, in addition to pain, a woman is bothered by frequent and/or painful urination, “false” urges or urination in small portions, and a feeling of incomplete emptying of the bladder. Urine becomes cloudy due to impurities of protein, leukocytes, mucus, salts, and sometimes blood.
In this case, it is impossible to do without specific treatment. Therefore, it is necessary to consult a doctor for examination and treatment of this unpleasant disease.
Nagging pain in the lower abdomen can also cause digestive problems.
I have already written above about the relaxing effect of progesterone on the intestines. As a result, almost every woman suffers to one degree or another from work disorders gastrointestinal tract during pregnancy (constipation, diarrhea, flatulence, heartburn, nausea).
There are drugs that help normalize intestinal motility and fight increased gas formation. But only a doctor who knows all the nuances of the ongoing pregnancy has the right to prescribe them.
But any therapy to normalize work digestive system It will give only partial results and will temporarily relieve the symptoms of the disorder. After all, the digestive problems described above cause completely natural changes in the pregnant woman’s body (hormonal levels).
Imagine what will happen if, in addition to these natural changes, errors in a pregnant woman’s diet are added! That's right, problems with painful sensations there will be more and they will become sharper.
I deliberately focus attention on this point, since I know from experience that almost none of the pregnant women take seriously the doctor’s recommendations about healthy way life.
Many justify themselves with the traditional stereotype that a pregnant woman should not deny herself anything. Like, the child needs it, he demands it.
Although, in essence, this is the most “ proper nutrition"during pregnancy - it's not that difficult. You just need to not overeat, eat often, but in fractional portions, drink enough clean water, exclude fast food and harmful drinks. At the same time, no one encourages a pregnant woman to fast or limit herself to any foods.
I got a little distracted, let's get back to the topic.
Nagging pain in the lower abdomen can be caused by various surgical pathologies.
Often during pregnancy, women's appendix becomes inflamed. Moreover, due to the displacement of the internal organs and intestines by the pregnant uterus, appendicitis cannot always be easily recognized by the location of the pain.
Appendicitis is characterized by a dull, aching pain, usually in the right iliac region or slightly above. There is also an increase in temperature within 37-38 o C, nausea, and often single vomiting.
The above signs are undoubtedly a reason to call an ambulance and be hospitalized.
I hasten to reassure you that surgery for this pathology will not affect the child’s development in any way. But delaying such symptoms can lead to massive inflammation inside the abdominal cavity - peritonitis.
Quite rare, but there are cases of intestinal obstruction in pregnant women. The pain during intestinal obstruction is sharp, cramping, diffuse, with clearly repeating attacks every 10-15 minutes (as a peristaltic wave moves through the intestines).
In this case, in addition to abdominal pain, there will be retention of feces and gases. The abdomen is distended asymmetrically, appetite is reduced, and there is a feeling of weakness. Over time, more menacing signs of pathology will appear, in particular, repeated uncontrollable vomiting, which leads to rapid dehydration of the body.
In case of intestinal obstruction, emergency surgery is indicated.
On a note!
To summarize, I will highlight several critical symptoms for which you urgently need to seek medical help.
- Regular pain in the lower abdomen is sharp and increasing.
- The pain does not go away after resting in a horizontal position.
- Cramping pain in the lower abdomen, regardless of its intensity.
- Vaginal discharge (bloody, bloody, spotting).
- Disorders of the digestive system (nausea, vomiting, change in stool).
- Increasing pain when pressing on the site of painful sensations, regardless of the location of the pain.
Undoubtedly, there are many reasons why the lower abdomen feels tight during pregnancy. I probably didn’t manage to describe them all, I missed something. But it's not that important.
It is important that you draw the main conclusion from this article: in any case, you need to be attentive to yourself, listen to new sensations, so as not to miss a dangerous situation and seek medical help in time
And even if you contact the doctor monitoring your pregnancy one more time for a minor reason, you will avoid missing something serious.
Hello friends! How to find out why the lower abdomen feels tight in the early stages of pregnancy?
Is it dangerous in the early stages?
How not to miss an important signal from the body and avoid the trouble that every pregnant girl is afraid of?
After reading this topic and this one, you will learn about the nature of some types of pain in the navel area and below.
Let us pay special attention to the period of the first trimester.
Pulling in the lower abdomen in early pregnancy
Let's start with natural pain, which does not indicate disorders in the woman’s body. It's no secret that from the first days of gestation, a woman's body undergoes significant changes, albeit unnoticeable to others. Hormonal levels change, the uterus begins to grow and, because of this, stretches the ligaments that hold it.
For this reason, a woman may feel a tugging in her lower abdomen in the early stages of pregnancy. If you have experienced discomfort during menstruation, then most likely they will return at the beginning of the gestation period.
Important!
Don't worry if mild pain occurs periodically for short periods of time. In order for the malaise to go away in the early stages, it is usually enough to lie down for a while to rest and relax.
But there are also pathological deviations that lead to unpleasant sensations and can cause significant harm to the health of the expectant mother and the embryo:
- Increased tone of the uterus, rejection of the fertilized egg;
- Hormonal imbalance, manifested in an increase in the level of testosterone or thyroid hormones in the blood.
- Ectopic pregnancy.
With such disorders, the pain usually lasts longer and more intensely. If you not only have tightness in your lower abdomen in the early stages of pregnancy, but also start bleeding, you need to urgently get examined by a doctor.
Pain in the lower abdomen on the left side
If there is a pull on only one side, this may be a sign of an ectopic pregnancy. With this disease, the fertilized egg is implanted not in the uterine cavity, but in other formations (most often in the fallopian tube, much less often in the abdominal cavity or ovary).
But these organs are not adapted for fetal growth, so over time the intensity of pain will only increase. In the early stages, the danger of this lies in the possibility of bleeding and rupture of the fallopian tube.
It is important to know!
This means that in the future the likelihood of developing infertility and re-implantation of the egg outside the uterus increases.
Also, in pregnant women, the functioning of the intestines is often disrupted, and because of this, the lower abdomen on the left side hurts. This is due to the fact that the intestine moves slightly to the side (usually to the left), and under the influence of hormones its muscles relax. For this reason, peristalsis is disrupted, and suffering from constipation and pain begins.
Not only in the early stages of pregnancy can a woman experience unpleasant pulling or tingling sensations. In many cases, you do not need to go to the doctor right away (for example, with mild pain after childbirth).
In other situations, when there is a pulling in the lower abdomen in the early stages of pregnancy, to eliminate the ailment, sometimes you need to resort to the help of several specialists, because if there is a pulling in the lower part, this is not characteristic symptom specific disease (about other causes, causing pain, I'll tell you later).
Pain in lower abdomen and chest
Many women experience pain in the lower abdomen and chest at the beginning of pregnancy, during ovulation, and also before the onset of menstruation. In any case, this is due to sharp fluctuations in hormones. But it also happens that...
But there are hormonal disorders which are accompanied by similar symptoms. In this case, an increased level of prolactin is observed in the body, which can be caused by:
- ovarian disease (polycystic disease);
- dysfunction of the pituitary gland, hypothalamus;
- disruption of the thyroid gland;
- stress;
- lack of vitamin B6;
- taking certain antiallergic (antihistamine) drugs, estrogens (oral contraceptives)
To treat a disease that causes hormonal imbalance, pharmacotherapy or surgery is required.
Women almost always complain that their lower abdomen is tight in the early stages of pregnancy, but still remain vigilant: pain can be a harbinger of problems that need to be solved only in a hospital.