Symptoms of an ectopic pregnancy usually develop between the 4th and 12th weeks of pregnancy. Some women don't have any symptoms at first. They may not find out they have an ectopic pregnancy until an early scan shows the problem or they develop more serious symptoms later on.
You may have an ectopic pregnancy if you miss a period, have a positive pregnancy test , and have other signs of pregnancy , in addition to any of the symptoms listed below. Contact your GP or call NHS if you have a combination of any of these symptoms and you think you might be pregnant — even if you haven't had a positive pregnancy test. Vaginal bleeding tends to be a bit different to your regular period. It often starts and stops, and may be watery and dark brown in colour.
Called an ectopic pregnancy , it means a fertilized egg attaches itself in a place other than inside the uterus, where it needs to be to grow properly. Almost all ectopic pregnancies occur in a fallopian tube, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists ACOG , also known as a tubal pregnancy. But the fallopian tubes are not designed to hold a growing embryo and the fertilized egg cannot develop properly there. How can you tell if you are experiencing an ectopic pregnancy?
At first, an ectopic pregnancy may feel like a typical pregnancy. Aside from a missed menstrual period, you may have tender breasts, an upset stomach or nausea. You may also notice some other symptoms, such as abnormal vaginal bleeding, low back pain, rectal pressure, or pain or cramping on one side of your pelvis.
In extreme cases, as the fertilized egg continues to grow, it can cause the fallopian tube to burst, or rupture. A ruptured fallopian tube can cause life-threatening internal bleeding. The tube can get blocked from an infection or inflammation. The tube can get blocked from:. If a woman might have an ectopic pregnancy, her doctor may do an ultrasound to see where the developing fetus is. How doctors treat an ectopic pregnancy depends on things like the size and location of the pregnancy.
Sometimes they can treat an early ectopic pregnancy with an injection of methotrexate, which stops the growth of the embryo. If the pregnancy is farther along, doctors usually need to do surgery to remove the abnormal pregnancy.
Whatever treatment she gets, a woman will see her doctor regularly afterward to make sure her pregnancy hormone levels return to zero. This may take several weeks. An elevated level could mean that some ectopic tissue was missed. If so, she might need more methotrexate or surgery. Unfortunately half of these pregnancies may also end in miscarriage, which cannot be prevented. Miscarriage Despite being common and widespread, miscarriage can be a heartbreaking experience — with up to one in five pregnancies ending before week Read more on Gidget Foundation Australia website.
Female sterilisation is a permanent form of contraception. It's a surgical procedure to block the fallopian tubes that carry the egg to the uterus. Pregnancy, Birth and Baby is not responsible for the content and advertising on the external website you are now entering. Video call. This information is for your general information and use only and is not intended to be used as medical advice and should not be used to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any medical condition, nor should it be used for therapeutic purposes.
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