Ectopic
Pregnancy Problems
How is an Ectopic Pregnancy treated?
Pregnancy Problems - Pregnancy problems and complaints
What is an Ectopic Pregnancy?
An ectopic pregnancy occurs when implantation occurs outside the womb. Implantation can occur in the ovary, the abdomen, the cervix, at the join between the tube and the womb, but the most common place is in the fallopian tube. Pregnancy can even occur in both the womb and the tube at the same time (heterotopic pregnancy), but this is very rare.How common is it?
The percentage of pregnancies which are ectopic is between 0.25 and 1%What causes an it?
An ectopic pregnancy is usually caused by conditions which slows down or obstructs the movement of the egg down the fallopian tube into the uterus. Any condition which may have damaged the fallopian tubes increases the risk of a tubal pregnancy. The possible causes of ectopic pregnancies include:- Pelvic inflammatory disease - an infection of the female reproductive organs which can cause scarring of the organs.
- A history of Endometriosis - a disease where tissue usually found in the uterus develops in other areas of the body.
- Previous tubal surgery
- Multiple induced abortions
- Pelvic adhesions - bands of scar tissue that constrict the tube
What are the symptoms?
The most common symptoms and signs of ectopic pregnancy include:- Sharp pain in the abdomen or pelvis
- Signs of early pregnancy
- Vaginal bleeding
- Tender abdomen
- Diziness or fainting and generally not feeling well
How is it diagnosed?
The diagnosis of an ectopic pregnancy can be difficult. Your doctor may perform some tests to help confirm s suspected tubal pregnancy. These tests include:- Pelvic exam
- Blood tests
- Ultrasound
- Culdocentesis - determines if there is blood in the space behind the uterus
- Laparoscopy - a telescope is inserted through a small incision in the woman's abdomen. This allows the doctor to see the fallopian tubes and other organs. This takes place in an operating room with anesthesia.
How is it treated?
If an ectopic pregnancy is strongly suspected, then a gynaecologist will perform a laparoscopy to confirm it. During a laparoscopy, the fallopian tube is often removed at the same time. Sometimes open surgery is required to remove the pregnancy.Methotrexate can be used as a chemical treatment. It is used in non-urgent cases to dissolve the pregnancy without harming the tubes and other organs. Repeat hCG levels will be taken to ensure that the pregnancy is dissolving and that further treatment is not needed.
The outlook for future pregnancies depends on whether the fallopian tube appeared normal or not. Generally 1 in 5 women who experienced an ectopic pregnancy will experience another ectopic pregnancy.
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Babyparent (Babyparent)
Sandwich author's book helps couples survive infertility: They hit a wall after losing a child to an ectopic.. http://bit.ly/errww
3 July 2009, 6:50 pm
adil320 (Ali D)
@AMomTwoBoys Everything is Ok, had an ectopic scare...but it just might be appendicitis instead...LOL.
3 July 2009, 1:04 pm
adil320 (Ali D)
I'm home, fine for now and cleared to go on vacation.No ectopic,but slight inflammation of my appendix,if it gets worse I have to go back.
3 July 2009, 12:15 pm
adil320 (Ali D)
Waiting for bloodwork. Getting checked for an ectopic.
3 July 2009, 9:37 am
redheadedwitch (Siobhan )
@vhmprincess Hee, thanks. I'm addicted to that show. I'm due in late Feb. My last pg was ectopic so I'm going to have lots of u/s done.
2 July 2009, 8:20 pm
xxxthomasxxx (Thomas Johnston)
Ectopic pregnancy is now the topic :]
2 July 2009, 8:16 am
satpradeep (Pregnancy Info)
Early Ectopic Pregnancy Symptoms - Tips To Identify It http://bit.ly/N6lVY
2 July 2009, 2:49 am
bridey21410 (Bridey)
@draper1206 It's my inappropriate euphemism for ectopic pregnancy, basically what WebMD tells me I have whenever i don't feel good.
1 July 2009, 9:34 pm
ShaunaRogers (Shauna Rogers)
So results are in, I have Ventricular Ectopic Beats. My heart throws itself off w/extra beats causing it to jolt itself back to normal ...>
1 July 2009, 2:47 pm
JessicaPulse (Jessica Landers)
@KatieOfPulse Isn't it always an ectopic pregnancy?
1 July 2009, 1:53 pm
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