12 Symptoms Of Ectopic Pregnancy

What is ectopic pregnancy??

Ectopic pregnancy is also known as tubal pregnancy, is a complication wherein, the fertilised eggs attach themselves outside the uterus. In most cases, it causes severe internal bleeding and serious infections. It is a very serious condition that warrants prompt medical attention as soon as it is diagnosed. Mostly, in this type of pregnancy, the fertilised egg attaches itself to the fallopian tube inside the body; the reason why it is known as tubal pregnancy. In rare cases, the egg might attach itself to the cervix, ovary or parts of the abdomen.  

Symptoms of ectopic pregnancy include:

1. Appendicitis
2. Salpingitis (inflammation and infection of one’s fallopian tubes)
3. Rupture of the corpus luteum cyst (a kind of ovarian cyst)
4. Miscarriage
5. Urinary tract infection
6. Severe abdominal pain
7. Excessive vaginal bleeding
8. Pelvic pain
9. Nausea and vomiting
10. Peritonitis (inflammation of the membrane that lines the abdomen cavity)
11. Rupture in the fallopian tubes which can lead to fainting and excessive pain
12. Pain on one side of the body

Treatment for ectopic pregnancy
This complication in pregnancy can be diagnosed by an ultrasound as the doctor sees the growth on the fallopian tube. A pregnancy test or a pelvic exam also helps in detecting ectopic pregnancy. If not treated on time, ectopic pregnancy can prove to be fatal.
 
Listed below are a few treatment options for ectopic pregnancy:

1. A particular medication known as methotrexate is used to end an ectopic pregnancy.
2. In some cases, one might need surgery to get rid of the pregnancy. In certain complicated cases, it might be necessary to remove the tube with the foetus. This kind of surgery which removes the foetus and the tube is calling salpingectomy. The surgeon usually makes a small incision near the navel and removes the tube using a laparoscope.
3. Having an abortion due to this complication can be heartbreaking and emotionally distressing for the mother as it is just like an abortion where the entire tissue is removed from your fallopian tube. To get over the trauma of losing a baby, you could join pregnancy loss groups or avail help from a therapist. If you wish to discuss about any specific problem, you can consult a Gynaecologist.