Ectopic pregnancy is also known as eccysis, is a pregnancy
complication in which the egg implants outside the uterus. This
condition cannot be corrected by relocating the wrongly implanted embryo
into the uterine cavity. Furthermore, it is fatal since internal
haemorrhage is a life threatening condition. If this is not treated
properly, it can lead to death. So what you should do avoid the
complications?
Make A Research About Ectopic Pregnancy
Making
a research means you have to know the physiology and symptoms of the
problem. In this pregnancy problem, the embryo develops outside a
woman's uterus and usually implants itself in the fallopian tube (also
known as tubal pregnancy). Tubal pregnancy can lead to intra-abdominal
haemorrhage which becomes a very serious complication when the tube
ruptures.
According to statistics, ectopic pregnancy occurs in
about 1 out of 200 pregnancies. This condition is very serious because
when the embryo grows in the fallopian tube, it grows continually until
it would rupture the tube causing severe bleeding. As a result, it can
result to inability to conceive or even death.
What Causes Ectopic Pregnancy?
If
you had previous fallopian tube infections (salpingitis) such as pelvic
inflammatory disease (PID), Chlamydia, and gonorrhoea, you are most
likely predisposed to this pregnancy condition. Other precipitating
factors include previous abdominal surgery, tumours or cysts in the
tubes, fibroids in the uterus, endometriosis, use of fertility
medication during conception, use of intrauterine device (IUD) and
history of tubal pregnancy.
What Are The Symptoms?
Symptoms
may include diarrhoea, light-headedness, paleness, lower back pain, and
abdominal pain. The symptoms of ectopic pregnancy are more or less the
same as normal pregnancy. Although these early pregnancy symptoms do not
always mean there is something wrong with the pregnancy, it is best if
you report this to your doctor. Prevention is better than cure. A woman
who suffered from ectopic pregnancy might stand poorer chances of
conceiving again. So be cautious and talk to your doctor about this
matter.
What Are The Treatments?
The option for
treatment depends on the severity of the condition. Ectopic pregnancy
starts out not ruptured. However, if left untreated for too long, the
embryo will continue to grow until it ruptures the fallopian tube. All
of the options available for this condition are a form of abortion.
If the tube has not ruptured, laparoscopy may be performed. If not, surgical treatment may be needed.
If the tube has not ruptured, laparoscopy may be performed. If not, surgical treatment may be needed.
Salpingiostomy
- This procedure involves removal of the part of the fallopian tube
that was ruptured by the embryo. This is done to preserve to whole tube
which enables subsequent conception.
Salpingectomy - This procedure involves the removal of the whole side of the fallopian tube where the ectopic occurred. This is the last option for most doctors as it decreases the ability of a woman to conceive.
Salpingectomy - This procedure involves the removal of the whole side of the fallopian tube where the ectopic occurred. This is the last option for most doctors as it decreases the ability of a woman to conceive.
