Why do I feel abdominal discomfort like menstrual pain in the first few weeks of pregnancy?

Pregnancy is a very important thing for women because it marks the arrival of a new member in the family. Women should pay special attention to changes in their bodies during pregnancy. If there are any problems or discomforts, they must be diagnosed and treated in time. For example, many women experience abdominal discomfort in the first few weeks of pregnancy, similar to menstrual pain. What's going on? Let’s take a look at the simple explanation below.

Physiological abdominal pain in early pregnancy:

Many pregnant women always feel some stomach pain, sometimes accompanied by early pregnancy reactions such as vomiting. This is mainly caused by increased gastric acid secretion in early pregnancy. At this time, you should pay attention to diet adjustment. The meals should be light and easy to digest. You can eat some toasted steamed bread slices or soda crackers for breakfast. The discomfort will disappear naturally as the first trimester ends.

Pathological abdominal pain Abdominal pain occurs in early pregnancy:

Especially for lower abdominal pain, the first thing to consider is whether it is a pregnancy complication. Common complications include threatened miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy.

(1) If a pregnant woman experiences paroxysmal lower abdominal pain or regular abdominal pain, back pain, or pelvic pain in the first few months of pregnancy, the problem may be more complicated. If it is accompanied by vaginal spotting or a noticeable feeling of abdominal heaviness, it may indicate threatened miscarriage. Expectant mothers should move less, stay in bed more, avoid sexual intercourse, avoid lifting heavy objects, drink enough water, and seek medical attention promptly. If pain worsens or bleeding continues, seek medical attention immediately.

(2) If you experience severe unilateral lower abdominal pain accompanied by vaginal bleeding or fainting, it may be an ectopic pregnancy and you should go to the hospital immediately for treatment.

Therefore, if you experience abdominal pain one month into your pregnancy or in the early stages of pregnancy, do not treat it blindly on your own. It is best to go to the hospital for a check-up first and then receive treatment. Do not delay the condition and affect the effectiveness of the treatment.

Abdominal pain in early pregnancy may not be caused by pregnancy, but many other conditions can also cause abdominal pain. Some of the most common causes of abdominal pain that your doctor will consider include: gastrointestinal viral infection, food poisoning, appendicitis, kidney stones, hepatitis, gallbladder disease, pancreatitis, intestinal obstruction, etc.