Symptoms of ectopic pregnancy, including abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding, are neither sensitive nor specific and are also associated with other pregnancy complications, such as miscarriage.

I started experiencing severe back pain, excessive sweating and unusual bleeding. I was rushed for an ultrasound and subsequently learned that my pregnancy was ectopic. That scan saved my life.

Pain can be an early warning of ectopic pregnancy, but it can also be a normal part of a healthy pregnancy. Here are a few signs of ectopic pregnancy to know.

Symptoms of ectopic pregnancy, including abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding, are neither sensitive nor specific and are also associated with other pregnancy complications, such as miscarriage.