Perhaps, many will know the beautiful part of pregnancy where the hair looks more hydrated, the hours of sleep are lengthened and especially the fact of giving life to another human being is what is recognized in this period, however, in some Sometimes it can have complications, either to the woman who is pregnant or to the fetus, it can even cause problems in other organs.
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Pregnancy begins with a fertilized egg, normally it attaches itself to the lining of the uterus, but in an ectopic pregnancy this occurs when a fertilized egg implants and grows outside the main cavity of the uterus.
Occur most often in one of the fallopian tubes, which is one of the tubes that carry eggs from the ovaries to the uterus, this type of ectopic pregnancy is called a tubal pregnancy. Sometimes it occurs in other parts of the body such as the ovaries, the abdominal cavity, or the lower part of the uterus (cervix), which connects to the vagina.
These pregnancies cannot continue normally, as the fertilized ovum cannot survive, and the increased tissue can cause bleeding and put the life of the pregnant person at risk if it is not treated.
You may not notice any symptoms at first, however, some women who have an ectopic pregnancy have common early signs or symptoms such as missed periods, breast tenderness, and nausea.
If you do a pregnancy test, the result will be positive, even so you cannot continue normally. As the fertilized egg grows in the wrong place, the signs and symptoms become more noticeable.
Emergency symptoms
If the fertilized egg continues to grow in the fallopian tube, it can cause the tube to rupture, heavy bleeding into the abdomen is likely, life-threatening symptoms of this include extreme light-headedness, fainting and shock.
It is important to seek emergency medical attention if you have signs or symptoms of an ectopic pregnancy such as severe abdominal or pelvic pain accompanied by vaginal bleeding, extreme light-headedness or fainting, and shoulder pain.
Some of the factors that increase your chances of having an ectopic pregnancy are inflammation or infection. Sexually transmitted infections, such as gonorrhea or chlamydia, can cause inflammation of the tubes and other nearby organs.
Also fertility treatments, tubal surgery that is one to correct closed or damaged fallopian tubes, choice of a contraceptive method and smoking.
While it is true there is no way to avoid an ectopic pregnancy, but these are some ways to reduce the risk, such as limiting the number of sexual partners and using a condom during them, as it helps prevent sexually transmitted infections and can reduce the risk of pelvic inflammatory disease, as well as not smoking before trying to get pregnant.
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