ectopic pregnancy?

Question

I have seen this word on some of the answers and was just curious what an ecotopic pregnancy was? Thanks for your answers.

Answer 1

it is a pregnancy that occurs in a woman's fallopian tube.

Ectopic means "out of place." In an ectopic pregnancy, a fertilized egg has implanted outside the uterus. The egg settles in the fallopian tubes more than 95% of the time. This is why ectopic pregnancies are commonly called "tubal pregnancies." The egg can also implant in the ovary, abdomen, or the cervix, so you may see these referred to as cervical or abdominal pregnancies.

None of these areas has as much space or nurturing tissue as a uterus for a pregnancy to develop. As the fetus grows, it will eventually burst the organ that contains it. This can cause severe bleeding and endanger the mother's life. A classical ectopic pregnancy never develops into a live birth.

Answer 2

Ectopic means "out of place." In an ectopic pregnancy, a fertilized egg has implanted outside the uterus. The egg settles in the fallopian tubes more than 95% of the time. This is why ectopic pregnancies are commonly called "tubal pregnancies." The egg can also implant in the ovary, abdomen, or the cervix, so you may see these referred to as cervical or abdominal pregnancies.

None of these areas has as much space or nurturing tissue as a uterus for a pregnancy to develop. As the fetus grows, it will eventually burst the organ that contains it. This can cause severe bleeding and endanger the mother's life. A classical ectopic pregnancy never develops into a live birth.

The risk of ectopic pregnancy is highest for women who are between 35 and 44 years old and have had:

* Pelvic inflammatory disease,
* sexually transmitted disease,
* endometriosis,
* a previous ectopic pregnancy,
* surgery on a fallopian tube, or
* infertility problems or medication to stimulate ovulation

Some birth control methods can also increase your risk of ectopic pregnancy. If you get pregnant while using progesterone-only oral contraceptives, progesterone intrauterine devices (IUDs), or the morning-after pill, you're more likely to have an ectopic pregnancy.

Answer 3

When a fertilized egg implants anywhere besides for inside the uterus.

An ectopic pregnancy is one in which the fertilized ovum is implanted in any tissue other than the uterine wall. Most ectopic pregnancies occur in the Fallopian tube (so-called tubal pregnancies), but implantation can also occur in the cervix, ovaries, and abdomen.

Answer 4

High risk/Complications A pregnancy in which the fertilized egg implants in a location outside the uterus: usually in the fallopian tube, the ovary, or the abdominal cavity. Ectopic pregnancy is a dangerous condition that must receive prompt treatment.

Answer 5

I had an ectopic pregnancy 3 years ago. It is a pregnancy that occurs outside the uterus in the fallopian tube. If the fetus continues tp grow as in my case the tube will rupture and severe internal bleeding occurs. I had to underto emergency surgery to remove the entire tube. VERY PAINFUL> if you suspect this may be your case go to the Dr. immediately. Symptoms are bleeding during early pregnancy or suspected pregnancy with bleeding, severe abdominal pain, pain is should blades, dizziness, fainting, pain when suddenly standing etc.

Answer 6

its when the egg is fertilized in your tubes...the baby has no real chance for survival