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Everyone knows that when a woman finds out that she is pregnant, this news brings happiness not only to her, but also to the people around her. But in the world of medicine there is still such a concept as ectopic pregnancy symptoms the signs and consequences of which we will reveal below:
What is ectopic pregnancy and its types.
When you read the title, you should have already understood that pregnancy develops in a different place than intended by nature. It occurs not in the uterine cavity itself, but outside it, most often in the fallopian tube, ovary, or in the abdominal cavity. Therefore, in order for the normal development of the embryo to take place, it simply does not have enough space, and this can have huge consequences for the health of the mother. However, there are still exceptions, and the child survives after this type of pregnancy.
Sometimes, there have been cases when an ectopic pregnancy can be multiple, that is, when not one fertilized egg is attached to the fallopian tube, but several, or when one gets into the uterus and develops, and the second one is in the uterus or in the fallopian tube.
Ectopic pregnancy Causes of ectopic pregnancy
If you believe the statistics, today about four percent of pregnant women develop this type of pregnancy. But only a specialist will be able to determine the causes of such a pregnancy. However, the most common cause is blockage of the fallopian tube, or a violation of its normal functioning, which is the result of:
1) Congenital underdevelopment of the tubes;
2) If surgical interventions were previously performed;
3) inflammatory process;
4) Abortion;
5) Tumor in internal genital organs;
6) Hormonal disorders.
Also, the causes of ectopic pregnancy include changes in the fetal egg itself, as well as if IVF and ovulation stimulation were used for conception.
Symptoms and signs of ectopic pregnancy.
What symptoms accompany this pregnancy and are considered a reason to immediately consult a doctor. But as practice usually shows, the symptoms are the same as in a normal normal pregnancy. The main symptom is the delay of menstruation, as well as the presence of smearing bloody discharge from the genital tract. Bloody discharge during menstruation will be more scarce and may come only with a slight delay.
After some time, approximately 2-3 weeks, the woman constantly feels weakness, aches in the whole body, her blood pressure decreases. Periodically, there is a sharp aching pain in the lower abdomen, and this pain can also radiate to the lower back and rectum. Due to the fact that there is a rejection of the duodenal membrane, dark bloody discharge may appear.
What are the consequences of an ectopic pregnancy?
What are the consequences of this type of pregnancy, how can it end for a pregnant woman. It usually ends with a tubal abortion. This process takes place in such a way that the fetal egg is pushed out through the fallopian tube and its ampullary part, or the tube ruptures if it has already sprouted chorion villi. Since such a pregnancy is fraught with serious consequences, if there was no urgent referral to a specialist, the woman will have a spontaneous abortion, which can lead to internal bleeding.
Ectopic pregnancy treatment.
Surgical laparoscopy is one of the common methods of treating ectopic pregnancy. How is it performed? Optical equipment is used for its implementation, it is carried out without the need for an incision in the anterior abdominal wall. It contributes to the careful removal of the fetal egg from the fallopian tube, with subsequent cauterization of damaged vessels. With this type of treatment, the tube is preserved, and the woman will be able to have more children in the future.
