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Ectopic Pregnancy: What You Need to Know

April 2nd, 2007 Subscribe To Our Feed

Most of the time, upon conception the fertilized egg travels to the uterus and implants itself into the wall which is where the fetus will grow. Occassionally the egg implants itself in the fallopian tube or the ovary instead which is called an ectopic pregnancy. This type of pregnancy can be fatal to the mother and needs to be detected as early as possible.

Because of the dangers associated with this type of pregnancy complication, it is important that you’re familiar with ectopic pregnancy symptoms. If you experience any of these symptoms within the first 10 weeks of pregnancy, contact your doctor immediately.

Common Ectopic Pregnancy Symptom

Implantation occurs within the first 10 weeks of pregnancy, which is when ectopic pregnancy will occur. Women who have had pelvic infections, pelvic surgerys, or have been using fertility treatments have a higher risk of developing this complication. These women need to be fully aware of the health risks involved as well as the most common ectopic pregnancy symptoms.

The most common ectopic pregnancy symptom is severe vaginal bleeding and abdominal pain. Often times, this ectopic pregnancy symptom is mistaken for a miscarriage or a symptom of pelvic inflammatory disease. This symptom may also be accompanied by dizziness, pale or clammy skin and a racing heart beat. If you are experiencing the most severe ectopic pregnancy symptom of vaginal bleeding, contact your doctor immediately. An ectopic pregnancy can cause the fallopian tube to rupture, causing severe bleeding which can be fatal.

When an ectopic pregnancy occurs, it usually means the baby is not developing properly. There is no medical procedure that can correct ectopic pregnancy. Since the baby is not developing properly, the body normally aborts the fetus naturally resulting in a miscarriage.

Summary

If you experience any ectopic pregnancy symptom, do not ignore it. You need to contact your doctor immediately to confirm that you are, in fact experiencing an ectopic pregnancy symptom or whether other problems exist. Ectopic pregnancy is severe and can be fatal. Unfortunately, there is no medical procedure that can correct the problem. After an ectopic pregnancy, you should consult your doctor to see if you can conceive normally or whether you need to consult a fertility specialist.