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Ectopic PregnancyWhat causes an Ectopic Pregnancy? What are the Ectopic Pregnancy symptoms? How is an Ectopic Pregnancy diagnosed? How is an Ectopic Pregnancy treated?
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 Ectopic Pregnancy?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 an ectopic pregnancy. The possible causes of ectopic pregnancies include:
What are the Ectopic Pregnancy symptoms?The most common symptoms of ectopic pregnancy or signs of ectopic pregnancy include:
How is an Ectopic Pregnancy diagnosed?The diagnosis of an ectopic pregnancy can be difficult. Your doctor may perform some tests to help confirm s suspected ectopic pregnancy. These tests include:
How is an Ectopic Pregnancy 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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