What Is An Ectopic Pregnancy?

Naturally pregnancy begins with a fertilized egg that attaches itself to the lining of the uterus and fertilized egg continues to grow for the next 9 months. But sometimes or in up to 1 of every 50 pregnancies the fertilized egg implants somewhere outside the uterus known as ectopic pregnancy. Mostly ectopic pregnancies occur in a fallopian tube and are thus sometimes called tubal pregnancies. However in rare cases, an ectopic occurs in the abdominal cavity and ovary.

During ectopic pregnancy, the fertilized egg can't survive and the growing tissue might destroy various maternal structures. Instead of celebrating your pregnancy, in either case you find your life is in danger. As ectopic pregnancy is potentially dangerous for you and cannot proceed normally, it is important for you to seek immediate treatment, because if it is left untreated, life threatening blood loss is possible.

In ectopic pregnancy, the baby cannot survive so it's a big loss for you that may take some time to get over it. If you get proper treatment on time, you will likely be able to have a healthy in the future.

What cause Ectopic Pregnancy?

The most common type of ectopic pregnancy is tubal pregnancy often because of damaged fallopian tube that does not let a fertilized egg into your uterus and start implants in the fallopian tube or somewhere else. Might be you ever don't know the cause of ectopic pregnancy and if you have the following, you are at higher risk:

History of pelvic surgery that can cause adhesionsUse of fertility drugsIVF treatmentUse of IUD (intrauterine device)History of pelvic inflammatory diseaseUnsuccessful tubal ligation reversalCongenital abnormalityHistory of ectopic pregnancy

Symptoms of an Ectopic Pregnancy

Usually the early signs and symptoms of ectopic pregnancy might be same as those of the pregnancy and in either case it might not cause any signs and symptoms. However the following symptoms may help you to recognize a potential ectopic pregnancy:

Light or heavy vaginal spotting or bleeding than your normal periodVomiting and nauseaFeel shoulder, neck or rectum pain or an urge to have a bowel movement (if blood leaks from the fallopian tube)Sharp abdominal crampsLower abdominal painExtreme lightheadedness or faintingFeeling weakness or dizzinessGastrointestinal symptoms

If you are experiencing any of the symptoms above, contact your health care provider immediately. It is advisable to go to the hospital quickly to reduce the risk of hemorrhaging and to preserve your fertility.

Treatment of Ectopic Pregnancy

A pelvic exam and an ultrasound will be performed to locate the exact cause. The ectopi is treated as per its cause such as if fallopian tube has ruptured, emergency surgery is necessary to stop bleeding while laparoscopic surgery is used if fallopian tube has not ruptured. In some cases, medications are also suggested that helps to stop the growth of the tissue.

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