Pregnancy necessitates some steps in a woman’s body, from fertilization to delivery. When a fertilized egg travels to the uterus to attach itself, this is one of these steps. The fertilized egg does not attach to the uterus in the case of an ectopic pregnancy. It may instead attach to the fallopian tube, the abdominal cavity, or the cervix....CONTINUE READING
In most cases, an ectopic pregnancy is caused by conditions that slow down or block the movement of the egg down the fallopian tube and into the uterus.
An untreated ectopic pregnancy can be a medical emergency. Prompt treatment reduces your risk of complications from the ectopic pregnancy, increases your chances for future, healthy pregnancies, and reduces future health complications.
Here are 4 medical issues that can cause ectopic pregnancy.
The exact cause of an ectopic pregnancy is not always known. The following conditions have been linked to ectopic pregnancy in some cases:
1. Fallopian tube inflammation and scarring caused by a previous medical condition, infection, or surgery.
2. Hormonal influences.
3. Abnormalities in the genome.
4. Medical conditions that have an impact on the shape and condition of the fallopian tubes and reproductive organs.
Your doctor might be able to provide you with more detailed information about your condition.
Signs & symptoms of an ectopic pregnancy.
Symptoms of an ectopic pregnancy may develop as early as week 4 and as late as week 12 of the pregnancy, though they are more common in weeks 6–9.
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:
1. Sharp waves of pain in the abdomen, pelvis, shoulder, or neck.
2. Severe pain that occurs on one side of the abdomen.
3. Light to heavy vaginal spotting or bleeding.
4. Dizziness or fainting.
5. Rectal pressure.
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