My cousin got gallstones in her last pregnancy and now im a bit worried it can happen to me too. Just trying to understand why it happens during this time. Anyone know the reason?
My doc explained that pregnancy hormones slow down the gallbladder emptying, so bile sits and stones can form. The rise in estrogen and progesterone is the main reason. She said its more common in pregnancy than people think.
I had gallstone trouble in my second pregnancy and the pain was no joke. If you get sharp pain on the right side under ribs, specially after fatty food, please get it checked. Dont try to manage it at home.
Hormones plus the way pregnancy changes how the body handles fats and cholesterol. Honestly your gynac is the best person to confirm if its gallstones, it needs a scan. Dont self diagnose from internet.
