Ectopic pregnancy

From Health Encyclopedia

Used for

extrauterine pregnancy, tubal pregnancy

Broader Terms

pregnancy disorder

Facts

• Ectopic pregnancy is a pregnancy growing outside of the uterus most commonly in the fallopian tubes. Ectopic pregnancy is surgically removed and any damaged organs are repaired or removed.
• The cause of an ectopic pregnancy is unknown.
• Ectopic pregnancy is the leading cause of pregnancy-related death in the first trimester, and it is a cause of significant morbidity.
• Ectopic pregnancy is any pregnancy in which the fertilized ovum implants outside the intrauterine cavity.
• Ectopic pregnancy has symptoms very similar to regular pregnancy and can be difficult to diagnose. The most common symptoms are missed periods, breast tenderness, nausea, vomiting, frequent urination and pain in your pelvis or abdomen. Additional symptoms include vaginal spotting or bleeding, dizziness or fainting, low blood pressure, and lower back pain.
• Around 30% of women who have had ectopic pregnancies will have some difficulty becoming pregnant again. The prognosis depends on the extent of the damage and the surgery that was done.

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