Learn about Ectopic Pregnancy

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Ectopic Pregnancy

• Symptoms and Causes

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Pregnancy begins with a fertilized egg. Normally,
the fertilized egg attaches to the lining of the
uterus. An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a
fertilized egg (oocyte) implants and grows
outside the main cavity of the uterus. An ectopic
pregnancy most often occurs in a fallopian tube,
which carries eggs from the ovaries to the
uterus. This type of ectopic pregnancy is called
a tubal pregnancy. Sometimes, an ectopic
pregnancy occurs in other areas of the body, such
as the ovary, abdominal cavity or the lower part
of the uterus (cervix), which connects to the
vagina.
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WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF AN ECTOPIC PREGNANCY?

• Nausea and breast soreness are common symptoms in
  both ectopic and uterine pregnancies. The
  following symptoms are more common in an ectopic
  pregnancy and can indicate a medical emergency
• sharp waves of pain in the abdomen, pelvis,
  shoulder, or neck
• severe pain that occurs on one side of the
  abdomen
• light to heavy vaginal spotting or bleeding
• dizziness or fainting
• rectal pressure

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WHAT CAUSES AN ECTOPIC PREGNANCY?

• The cause of an ectopic pregnancy isnt always
  clear. In some cases, the following conditions
  have been linked with an ectopic pregnancy
• inflammation and scarring of the fallopian tubes
  from a previous medical condition, infection, or
  surgery
• hormonal factors
• genetic abnormalities
• birth defects
• medical conditions that affect the shape and
  condition of the fallopian tubes and reproductive
  organs

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WHO IS AT RISK FOR AN ECTOPIC PREGNANCY?

• All sexually active women are at some risk for an
  ectopic pregnancy. Risk factors increase with any
  of the following
• maternal age of 35 years or older
• history of pelvic surgery, abdominal surgery, or
  multiple abortions
• history of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
• history of endometriosis
• conception occurred despite tubal ligation or
  intrauterine device (IUD)
• conception aided by fertility drugs or procedures
• smoking
• history of ectopic pregnancy
• history of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs),
  such as gonorrhea or chlamydia
• having structural abnormalities in the fallopian
  tubes that make it hard for the egg to travel

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WHEN TO SEE A DOCTOR

• Seek emergency medical help if you have any signs
  or symptoms of an ectopic pregnancy, including
• Severe abdominal or pelvic pain accompanied by
  vaginal bleeding
• Extreme lightheadedness or fainting
• Shoulder pain

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HOW IS ECTOPIC PREGNANCY TREATED?
Can be manage medically and surgically. Your
doctor will decide the treatment plan.
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