When an ectopic pregnancy occurs an egg implants itself outside of the uterus. In these type of pregnancies the implantation takes place in the fallopian tube, ovary, cervix or other space in the abdominal cavity. Implantations like these will not survive because the conditions are not right to grow a healthy fetus. It is common for the implantation to grow until the mass will burst the space it is growing in.
There are many factors that can cause an ectopic implantation. Often the egg is blocked and unable to pass on to the uterus. It can also be slowed down which causes it to implant in the wrong place because it couldn’t make it to the uterus in time.
There are many factors that can cause blockage of the fallopian tubes. Smoking has been shown to be a factor in ectopic pregnancies. Women who have scarring from a past tubal implantation, infections in the fallopian tubes or scarring from surgery on the fallopian tubes may put one at a greater risk for this type of a pregnancy. Studies have shown that up to fifty percent of women who experience these pregnancies have trouble with swelling of the fallopian tubes.
Still, there are other factors that may cause problems in these types of pregnancies. If there are birth defects that have effected the development of the fallopian tubes there may be an increased risk. Trouble from pelvic surgeries or ruptured appendix that have left scarring can cause interference with a future pregnancy. Women with endometriosis also have a higher rate of tubal pregnancies.
Tubal pregnancies are still increased by other factors. Having many sexual partners, being over the age of thirty five and IVF treatments can all increase ones odds of experiencing a tubal pregnancy. The many factors that can attribute to the increased odds of ectopic pregnancies can make it difficult to diagnose the cause.
Many women may not know they have a tubal implantation. The symptoms in the beginning are the same as those of a healthy pregnancy. Some of the symptoms include a missed menstrual cycle, fatigue and nausea.
As an abnormal pregnancy continues other symptoms may present themselves. One may start to have an increase in vaginal bleeding. This may be accompanied by abdominal pain that may get worse when one moves. It is important to seek medical attention if one exhibits these symptoms.
Ectopic pregnancies are also referred to as tubal pregnancies because ninety five percent of implantations that happen outside of the uterus happen in the fallopian tubes. It is possible for the egg to implant in other areas of the abdomen as well. They can also be implanted in the ovary, cervix and other space in the abdominal cavity.
There are two methods of treatments that are used to treat ectopic pregnancies. The first option may be to use a chemical treatment that is injected in to the imputation causing the pregnancy to dissolve. This is done with the use of a chemical called methotrexate. The use of this chemical causes the implantation to dissolve without damaging the fallopian tubes or other organs of the body. After this procedure has been done, further hCG testing is needed to be sure the pregnancy was terminated. The second option is to surgically remove the implantation. This will often have to be done if the diagnoses is done in the later stages of pregnancy. Surgery is necessary to stop bleeding that may occur and hopefully prevent damage that can occur to the fallopian tubes and uterus.
Increase use of fertility treatments, such as IVF, have cause the cases of ectopic pregnancies. Many advancements in medical knowledge and technology have made it possible for these situations to be treated safely. Immediate treatment of these situations can make sure that one is healthy and safe.
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