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Ectopic pregnancy.
Know the risk factors of
Ectopic pregnancy.
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pregnancy.
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Ectopic pregnancy.
To learn the managements
for ectopic pregnancy.
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What is Ectopic pregnancy?

Ectopic pregnancy,
also called
extrauterine
pregnancy, condition
in which the
fertilized ovum (egg)
has become imbedded
outside the uterine
cavity.
The site of implantation most commonly is a
fallopian tube; however, implantation can
occur in the abdomen, the ovary, or the
uterine cervix. Ectopic pregnancy occurs in an
estimated 1 to 2 percent of women worldwide
and is a major cause of sickness and death
among women in the first trimester (first 12
weeks) of pregnancy.
Rist factors of Ectopic pregnancy

Previous ectopic pregnancy

Prior fallopian tube surgery
Previous pelvic or abdominal
surgery
Certain sexually transmitted
infections (STIs)
Pelvic inflammatory disease
Endometriosis
Other factors that may increase a
woman’s risk of ectopic pregnancy
include:

Cigarette smoking
Age older than 35 years
History of infertility
Use of assisted reproductive
technology, such as in vitro
fertilization (IVF)
About one half of all women who have an
ectopic pregnancy do not have known risk
factors. Sexually active women should be
alert to changes in their bodies,
especially if they experience symptoms
of an ectopic pregnancy.
What are the symptoms of
Ectopic pregnancy?

At first, an ectopic
pregnancy may feel like a
typical pregnancy with
some of the same signs,
such as a missed menstrual
period, tender breasts, or
an upset stomach.
As an ectopic pregnancy grows, more serious
symptoms may develop, especially if a fallopian
tube ruptures. Symptoms may include the
following:

Sudden, severe pain in the abdomen or

pelvis
Shoulder pain
Weakness, dizziness, or fainting

A ruptured fallopian tube can cause

life-threatening internal bleeding. If
you have sudden, severe pain; shoulder
pain; or weakness, you should go to an
emergency room.
How Ectopic pregnancy diagnosed?

Your OB-GYN suspects you may have ectopic

pregnancy, She may:

Perform a pelvic exam

Perform an ultrasound exam to see where
the pregnancy is developing
Test your blood for a pregnancy hormone
called human chorionic gonadotropin
(hCG)
Managements for Ectopic
pregnancy.

Unfortunately, the
foetus (the developing
embryo) cannot be
saved in an ectopic
pregnancy. Treatment
is usually needed to
remove the pregnancy
before it grows too
large.
The main treatment options are:

Expectant management – your condition is

carefully monitored to see whether
treatment is necessary
Medicine – a medicine called methotrexate
is used to stop the pregnancy growing
Surgery – surgery is used to remove the
pregnancy, usually along with the affected
fallopian tube
These options each have advantages and
disadvantages that your doctor will discuss
with you.

They'll recommend what they think is the most

suitable option for you, depending on factors
such as your symptoms, the size of the foetus,
and the level of pregnancy hormone (human
chorionic gonadotropin, or hCG) in your blood.
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 References

https://www.britannica.com/science/ec
topic-pregnancy
https://www.acog.org/womens-
health/faqs/ectopic-pregnancy
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/ectopic
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