A 21-year-old woman is complaining of abdominal pain. She says she is 25 weeks pregnant and has been actively trying to stop using methamphetamines, but slipped and used earlier today. Her abdominal pain comes every 8 to 10 minutes and is described as sharp and cramping. You suspect:

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The sharp and cramping abdominal pain that occurs at regular intervals every 8-10 minutes indicates preterm labor. Methamphetamine use can increase the risk of preterm labor and other complications during pregnancy. Hypertensive disorder of pregnancy, abruptio placentae, and toxic shock syndrome would have different symptoms and presentations.

A 21-Year-Old Woman Is Complaining of Abdominal Pain