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Ectopic Pregnancy - symptom, Treatment of Ectopic Pregnancy
Ectopic Pregnancy Information
Ectopic Pregnancy is also known as Extrauterine Pregnancy. The word ectopos means out of place. Ectopic Pregnancy is any pregnancy where the fertilized ovum is implanted in a site outside the cavity of the uterus. It is incidence 1 in 100 normal pregnancies. A women with Ectopic Pregnancy may not suspect a pregnancy. There may be bloody vaginal discharge that is confused with menstrual flow.
A ruptured Ectopic Pregnancy is a life threatening emergency, and must be suspected in every women of reproductive age who complains of faintness and severe abdominal pain.
Tubal Pregnancy - 95% in th fallopian tube.
Abdominal Pregnancy - 0.1% are in the abdominal cavity.
Symptoms of Ectopic Pregnancy
- abdominal pain
- faintness
- there is no increse in the size of uterus
- sexually active women who experience sudden abdominal pain must see the doctor.
Causes of Ectopic Pregnancy
Ectopic Pregnancy may be caused by tubal blockage folloing infection.
Treatment of Ectopic Pregnancy
Treatment will depend on the severity of complications. Emergency surgery may be necessary to save the mother's life. The pregnancy cannot be salvaged.
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