What causes mild abdominal pain at 11 weeks of pregnancy?
Disease description:
I'm almost 11 weeks pregnant, and I keep feeling a mild pain in my lower abdomen. May I ask, what could be causing mild lower abdominal pain at 11 weeks of pregnancy?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhang Lu
At 11 weeks of pregnancy, mild lower abdominal pain may be caused by the following possible reasons:
1. Uterine enlargement: At 11 weeks of pregnancy, mild lower abdominal discomfort may occur, usually due to uterine expansion and stretching of the ligaments. As the fetus grows, the uterus requires more space, which may cause tension in the surrounding tissues and muscles, resulting in pain.
2. Emotional changes: Emotional disturbances or insomnia may stimulate irregular uterine contractions, leading to mild lower abdominal pain.
3. Threatened miscarriage: If a threatened miscarriage occurs, separation of the decidua from the endometrium may stimulate uterine contractions and cause abdominal pain. This type of pain typically worsens gradually, lasts for a prolonged period, and is often accompanied by vaginal bleeding.
4. Ectopic pregnancy: This is commonly seen in pregnant women following contraceptive failure and is characterized by amenorrhea, abdominal pain, and vaginal bleeding.
If the pain is accompanied by symptoms such as bleeding, severe cramping, fever, or abnormal vaginal discharge, immediate medical attention should be sought to rule out possible complications such as ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage, or infection.
