what is ectopic preginant in women?

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what is the cuases symptom cure and prevention

Answer 1

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Ectopic pregnancy is extremely dangerous and no longer rare. An ectopic pregnancy is a pregnancy that grows outside the cavity of the uterus. The ectopic pregnancy rates have been increasing in the USA over the past few decades.

Ectopic pregnancy symptoms and signs may allow early diagnosis and treatment. It is important to have a high index of suspicion for ectopic pregnancy since ectopic pregnancy symptoms can be subtle or misleading. Early blood levels of hCG normally increase at a certain rate with a normal intrauterine pregnancy and the hCG titers often increase more slowly if there is an ectopic pregnancy (or abnormally growing intrauterine pregnancy). Identification of an intrauterine pregnancy with an ultrasound exam is very helpful in reducing the likelihood of (ruling out) an ectopic pregnancy.

Answer 2

Ectopic pregnancy is caused when a fertilized egg lodges in a fallopian tube instead of continuing its journey to the uterus, where it is supposed to implant. The egg gets stuck when a tube is damaged, scarred, or distorted. Common conditions that increase the risk of ectopic pregnancy include the following:



Previous tube infections (salpingitis), such as pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), chlamydia, and gonorrhea


Previous surgery inside the abdomen, especially involving the fallopian tubes, ovaries, uterus, lower abdomen, or bowels (Local surgery to the outside of the cervix is not a risk factor.)


Use of fertility medications at the time of conception


Prior history of tubal pregnancy


The use of an intrauterine device (IUD) does not increase the risk of ectopic pregnancy. However, a normal pregnancy is unlikely with an IUD in place, so if a woman becomes pregnant while using an IUD, it is more likely the pregnancy is not inside the uterus.

Symptoms of an ectopic pregnancy are often confused with those of a miscarriage or pelvic inflammatory disease.

The most common symptoms are abdominal and pelvic pain and vaginal bleeding.
A ruptured ectopic pregnancy is a true medical emergency. If you suspect you have a ruptured ectopic pregnancy, call 911. Common symptoms of a ruptured ectopic pregnancy include the following:
Lightheadedness, dizziness, almost passing out, "falling out"

Pale complexion, clammy-feeling skin


Sweaty


Fast heartbeat (over 100 beats per minute)


Abdominal or pelvic pain so severe that you can't even stand up The best way to prevent ectopic pregnancy is to decrease your risk factors.



If you are diagnosed with pelvic inflammatory disease, take the prescribed antibiotic as directed until it is all gone, then follow up with your doctor to be certain you are cured.


Avoid gonorrhea, chlamydia, and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) by using a diaphragm or cervical cap or insisting that your sexual partner wear a condom (rubber).


If you plan to get pregnant soon and you are using an intrauterine device (IUD) for contraception, discuss this with your provider.


Surgery of the reproductive system, bowels, or lower abdomen can lead to scarring, which increases your risk of ectopic pregnancy.

Answer 3

An ectopic pregnancy is a pregnancy that occurs outside of the uterus ie the Fallopian tubes. Lots of things can cause one endometrosis scare tissue IUDs have been know to cause one and sometimes they happen for no reason. Bleeding and extreme pain to the point of passing out are some or the symptoms the only cure is termination of the pregnancy and sometime surgery to fix the damage done

Answer 4

Ectopic pregnancy is a pregnancy that does not go to the uterus and instead lodges in the tubes. It is also known as a tubal pregnancy. The cure is to cut open the patient and take out the egg that has implanted itself in the tubes. There is no prevention. Symptoms vary.

Answer 5

It is when the egg does not finish its descent from the fallopian tubes into the uterus. It gets fertiziled in the tubes and remains there until either rupture, surgical intervention or miscarriage. There is no prevention and the cure depends on how far along the pregnancy is. An ectopic pregnancy can be life threatening.

Answer 6

its when the egg is fertilized but doesnt implant in the uterus instead it implants in the fallopian tube!