2007-09-24 23:23:45 · 5 answers · asked by karla o 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
It is when a fertilised egg is growing in the fallopian tubes, it can be dangerous as it gets bigger, I have had 2, one resulting in a loss of a fallopian tube, You get pain in the side the tube is, sickness, dizzy, shortness of breath and I had pain on the tips of my shoulders, the tube can burst causing poison to spread throughout your body so if you think you may be pregnant and have any of these symptoms, get to the hospital.
2007-09-24 23:30:39 · answer #1 · answered by julie a 6 · 5⤊ 0⤋
What is an ectopic pregnancy?
An ectopic pregnancy occurs when the fertilised egg attaches itself outside the cavity of the uterus (womb).
The majority of ectopic pregnancies are found in the Fallopian tubes.
In rare cases, the egg attaches itself in one of the ovaries, the cervix (neck of the womb) or another organ within the pelvis. An ectopic pregnancy is not usually capable of surviving and in most instances an embryo is not developed. An ectopic pregnancy will spontaneously miscarry.
The majority of women diagnosed will have to be operated on or treated with medication.
What are the symptoms of an ectopic pregnancy?
The most common symptoms and findings of ectopic pregnancy are:
an overdue period (suggesting pregnancy)
bleeding from the vagina
positive pregnancy test
lower abdominal pain
fainting.
At first an ectopic pregnancy develops like a normal pregnancy and the same symptoms such as nausea and tender breasts will be present. However, some women do not have these symptoms and do not suspect that they might be pregnant.
The vaginal bleeding can vary from being slight or brown vaginal discharge to being like a normal period.
If you are pregnant and have a long-lasting throbbing in one side of your lower abdomen or if you experience sudden pain you should contact your doctor. This is important because an ectopic pregnancy can be life-threatening if it ruptures and causes internal bleeding.
hope that helps hun x
2007-09-25 00:24:46 · answer #2 · answered by emma R 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The ovary that makes the egg, which travels though the Fallopian tube which takes several days. An eptopic pregnancy is when the sperm joins with the egg and becomes a zygote. It gets stuck in the fallopian tube. The only way to get past it is to surgically remove it. It is very painful. And if you don't take care of it that it can be life threatening.
2007-09-24 23:34:07 · answer #3 · answered by clcalifornia 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
an ectopic pregnancy is when the embryo implants in the fallopian tube rather than the uterus.. usually the pregnancy terminates itself, but sometimes if it continues to grow.. the mothers life is at SERIOUS risk.. as a ruptured fallopian tube can be fatal.. hope this helps
2007-09-24 23:28:25 · answer #4 · answered by Mande 2 · 7⤊ 0⤋
Mande is absolutely correct. Nothing more to add really.
2007-09-24 23:31:41 · answer #5 · answered by Chariotmender 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋