We shall continue to talk about type of treatments available for ectopic pregnancy and chance of future pregnancy today.
Depending on how far an ectopic pregnancy has developed, treatment can be surgical and non surgical.
Methotrexate may be given, to allow the body to absorb the pregnancy tissue. If the fallopian tube has become stretched or has ruptured and began bleeding. Bleeding will have to be stopped promptly and emergency surgery is required. The involved fallopian tube would be partially or completely removed.
If the whole fallopian tube has been removed, your chance of future pregnancy, will be very reduced.
Rupture with internal bleeding, which leads to shock is the most common complication of ectopic pregnancy. If emergency medical care is given, death is very rare in modern facilities. About 10-15% of women, who had had ectopic pregnancy, experience infertility.
Source: http://www.10prenatal-yoga.com
Showing posts with label ectopic pregnancy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label ectopic pregnancy. Show all posts
December 14, 2009
December 13, 2009
Diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy
We shall continue to talk about the diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy
Any woman who has a positive pregnancy test and experiencing abdominal pain or vagina bleeding, an ectopic pregnancy would be suspected and should be ruled out. To diagnose an ectopic pregnancy, the following are to be carried out :
1. Blood test for betaHCG level, abnormal rise of HCG level is indicative
2. Vaginal ultrasound scan, to locate for intrauterine pregnancy, if no intrauterine pregnancy is shown, ectopic pregnancy is presumptive.
3. Ultrasound scan of gestational sac with fetal heart in the fallopian tube is a clear cut evidence of ectopic pregnancy.
4. If blood HCG level and ultrasound scanning are not conclusive, tests can be repeated at a later stage.
5. Laparoscopy can be performed to confirm an ectopic pregnancy.
6. Culdocentesis, a less commonly performed test, could be carried out to check on blood or fluid from ruptured ectopic pregnancy.
Source: www.10prenatal-yoga.com
Any woman who has a positive pregnancy test and experiencing abdominal pain or vagina bleeding, an ectopic pregnancy would be suspected and should be ruled out. To diagnose an ectopic pregnancy, the following are to be carried out :
1. Blood test for betaHCG level, abnormal rise of HCG level is indicative
2. Vaginal ultrasound scan, to locate for intrauterine pregnancy, if no intrauterine pregnancy is shown, ectopic pregnancy is presumptive.
3. Ultrasound scan of gestational sac with fetal heart in the fallopian tube is a clear cut evidence of ectopic pregnancy.
4. If blood HCG level and ultrasound scanning are not conclusive, tests can be repeated at a later stage.
5. Laparoscopy can be performed to confirm an ectopic pregnancy.
6. Culdocentesis, a less commonly performed test, could be carried out to check on blood or fluid from ruptured ectopic pregnancy.
Source: www.10prenatal-yoga.com
December 12, 2009
What are the symptoms of ectopic pregnancy ?
We shall continue to talk about the symptoms of ectopic pregnancy today.
Even though it is an ectopic pregnancy, you ma still experience the signs and symptoms of a normal pregnancy. However, the symptoms below may help you to recognize a possible ectopic pregnancy.Various intensity of sharp or stabbing pain, which may come and go at the pelvis, abdomen or even radiate to shoulder and neck from a ruptured ectopic pregnancy.
1. Various intensity of sharp or stabbing pain, which may come and go at the pelvis, abdomen or even radiate to shoulder and neck from a ruptured ectopic pregnancy.
2 Vaginal bleeding
3. Gastrointestinal symptoms
4. Pain while urinating
5. Pain while having bowel movement
6. Weakness, fatigue, dizziness, fainting
If you experience bleeding and sharp pain, must seek emergency medical care.
Source: www.10prenatal-yoga.com
Even though it is an ectopic pregnancy, you ma still experience the signs and symptoms of a normal pregnancy. However, the symptoms below may help you to recognize a possible ectopic pregnancy.Various intensity of sharp or stabbing pain, which may come and go at the pelvis, abdomen or even radiate to shoulder and neck from a ruptured ectopic pregnancy.
1. Various intensity of sharp or stabbing pain, which may come and go at the pelvis, abdomen or even radiate to shoulder and neck from a ruptured ectopic pregnancy.
2 Vaginal bleeding
3. Gastrointestinal symptoms
4. Pain while urinating
5. Pain while having bowel movement
6. Weakness, fatigue, dizziness, fainting
If you experience bleeding and sharp pain, must seek emergency medical care.
Source: www.10prenatal-yoga.com
December 10, 2009
What is Ectopic Prenancy ?
We talked about ectopic pregnancy last few days, and shall discuss more in details today.
Ectopic pregnancy occurs when the fertilized egg does not attach itself within the uterus, in most cases, ectopic pregnancy occurs in a fallopian tube. The fallopian tubes are not designed for embryo growth; hence, fertilized egg will not be able to develop normally in the tube and must be treated immediately.
Ectopic pregnancy is normally due to one or more of the following causes:
1.Partially or fully blocked fallopian tube from an infection or inflammation.
2.Scar tissue on fallopian tube from former infection or an operation.
3.Fallopian tube abnormality in shape, which could be caused by a birth defect.
4.Adhesions due to previous surgery on the tubes or the pelvic area.
The following group of women may experience higher risk of ectopic pregnancy:
1.Women who have had a previous ectopic pregnancy
2.Women with Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
3.Women who have had several induced abortions
4.Women who had abdominal or pelvic surgery
5.Women with IUD (intrauterine device) in the uterus or after tubal ligation surgery.
We shall discuss on symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of ectopic pregnancy in another post.
Source: http://www.10prenatal-yoga.com/
Ectopic pregnancy occurs when the fertilized egg does not attach itself within the uterus, in most cases, ectopic pregnancy occurs in a fallopian tube. The fallopian tubes are not designed for embryo growth; hence, fertilized egg will not be able to develop normally in the tube and must be treated immediately.
Ectopic pregnancy is normally due to one or more of the following causes:
1.Partially or fully blocked fallopian tube from an infection or inflammation.
2.Scar tissue on fallopian tube from former infection or an operation.
3.Fallopian tube abnormality in shape, which could be caused by a birth defect.
4.Adhesions due to previous surgery on the tubes or the pelvic area.
The following group of women may experience higher risk of ectopic pregnancy:
1.Women who have had a previous ectopic pregnancy
2.Women with Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
3.Women who have had several induced abortions
4.Women who had abdominal or pelvic surgery
5.Women with IUD (intrauterine device) in the uterus or after tubal ligation surgery.
We shall discuss on symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of ectopic pregnancy in another post.
Source: http://www.10prenatal-yoga.com/
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