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Ectopic Pregnancy Symptoms

Symptoms of an ectopic pregnancy are often confused with those of a miscarriage or pelvic inflammatory disease.

• The most common symptoms are abdominal and pelvic pain and vaginal bleeding.

• A ruptured ectopic pregnancy is a true medical emergency. If you suspect you have a ruptured ectopic pregnancy, call 911. Common symptoms of a ruptured ectopic pregnancy include the following:

• Lightheadedness, dizziness, almost passing out, "falling out"

• Pale complexion, clammy-feeling skin
  
  
• Sweaty
  
  
• Fast heartbeat (over 100 beats per minute)
  
  
• Abdominal or pelvic pain so severe that you can't even stand up