Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN)

A lump in the lower abdomen for females is commonly due to ovarian cysts, developmental issues like hematocolpos from an imperforate hymen, or other benign cysts, though rare causes like pancreatic lymphangioma can occur.

Some factors increase the risk of an ectopic pregnancy, including past pelvic infections, previous surgeries or ectopic pregnancies, and sometimes methods to help with fertility or smoking.

A lump in the stomach during pregnancy can sometimes be a benign growth like a fibrous “desmoid tumor” in the mother's abdominal wall or a cyst, but it could also be a sign of a fetal tumor or another condition that needs careful monitoring.

Left lower belly pain during pregnancy can result from conditions like deep vein thrombosis, uterine rupture (especially in women with previous cesarean sections), ovarian cyst or rupture, or, less commonly, an ectopic pregnancy.

Right lower belly pain during pregnancy can be caused by conditions such as adnexal (ovarian) torsion, appendicitis, or complications like uterine rupture, especially in women with a previous cesarean scar.

At 6 weeks pregnant, right lower abdominal pain can be caused by several conditions including appendicitis, ovarian cyst complications (such as rupture or torsion), or corpus luteum-related issues. It may also be related to other gastrointestinal or urinary causes.

Itching around the urethra during pregnancy can happen because of changes in hormones that may lead to infections like urinary tract infections (UTIs) or yeast infections, or even irritation from changes in vaginal discharge. See a doctor soon if you have these symptoms.

Water breaking most often happens when you are close to your due date (around 37 weeks or later), but it can also occur earlier in some cases.

Feeling water drops on your skin might be a sign that your water has broken, but there are other possibilities too, and it is important to check with your doctor for a proper evaluation.

Water breaking usually feels like a sudden gush or steady trickle of fluid, which is different from the slow, tight feeling of Braxton Hicks contractions or other bodily fluids.

Water breaking usually feels like a sudden, warm gush or steady leak of clear fluid, while normal discharge is often thicker, milky, or mixed with mucus and appears gradually.

You can tell if leaking fluid is a sign of labor by noting its appearance and consistency and by checking for other labor signs like contractions. It is also important to have this be evaluated by a healthcare provider.

Changes in hormone levels during the menstrual cycle can affect the brain, leading to a feeling of brain fog. This means it might be harder to concentrate or think clearly during certain parts of the cycle.

When your water breaks slowly, you feel a gentle, continuous leak that gradually dampens your clothes, while a sudden gush is a quick, forceful burst that soaks you immediately.

Water breaking feels like a sudden burst or steady leak of warm, clear fluid, which is different from usual pregnancy aches or contractions.

Premature rupture of membranes (PROM) is defined as the breaking of the protective amniotic sac before labor begins, and if it happens before 37 weeks of pregnancy, it is known as preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM).

Doctors carefully watch both mom and baby, give medicine like antibiotics and steroids, and monitor for infections and other issues when a mother has preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM).

Yes, many women feel like their water is going to break before it actually does, and this can sometimes be part of normal changes as your body prepares for labor.

It can be normal to feel tingling during pregnancy because the body changes and can put extra pressure on nerves, but it’s important to talk with your doctor if you’re worried.

Leaking fluid doesn’t always mean labor is starting; sometimes it may be a small rupture of the membranes that doesn’t trigger active labor yet.