Abdominal pain in pregnancy

Background

  • Pregnant women are at risk for the same Abdominal Pathologies causing pain in all patients but also a few special issues.

Clinical Features

  • Abdominal pain in patient with positive pregnancy test

Differential Diagnosis

Abdominal Pain in Pregnancy

The same abdominal pain differential as non-pregnant patients, plus:

<20 Weeks

>20 Weeks

Any time

Evaluation

  • Must consider ectopic pregnancy in pregnant patient presenting with abdominal pain and no documented IUP
    • Quantitative beta hCG and pelvic US
  • Also consider beta hCG and pelvic US if concerned for spontaneous abortion
    • Consider pelvic exam to check for open cervical os, protruding products of conception
  • Urinalysis

Management

Disposition

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