Ectopic pregnancy | Early Signs, Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment | NextMamas
When a fertilized egg implants and grows outside the main cavity of the uterus. The most common site of this kind of pregnancy is the fallopian tube, which transports eggs from the ovaries to the uterus. Tubal pregnancy is the name for this form of ectopic pregnancy.
Symptoms
Although, it can sometimes continue normally for the first few months with not much symptoms. However, some symptoms can be:-
Excessive Vomiting
Breast Tenderness
Vaginal Spotting
Pelvic Pain
Excessive Vomiting
Breast Tenderness
Vaginal Spotting
Pelvic Pain
Early Signs
There are some red alerts when it comes to ectopic pregnancy. Some signs start showing as soon as the egg is fertilised at a place other than the uterus. The most common site is fallopian tubes.
The fallopian tube gets blocked which causes mild vaginal bleeding in the beginning and later on the bleeding can be more.
As a result, the fallopian tube can get ruptured and cause difficulty in conception next time.
There are high chances of miscarriage in case of ectopic pregnancy if not followed properly. It is always recommended to seek medical advice if you have found out and always give second thoughts about continuing it.
Causes
There are no specific reasons. However, some women have a relatively higher chance as compared to others.
Following are some of the major causes.
Following are some of the major causes.
- Previous case
- Infection such as gonorrhea or chlamydia
- Pregnancy after IUD
- Smoking
- Fallopian Tube surgery
Treatment
The treatment options are less. However, there are some preventive measures that can be followed to avoid.
- Use contraception if not planning to have a baby
- Stop smoking or alcohol consumption
- Proper evaluation and investigations
- Get your IUD checked regularly
- Treat genital infections if any
- Regular follow-ups during pregnancy
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