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Introduction

An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg implants outside the uterus, most commonly in the fallopian tubes. Risk factors include damage to the fallopian tubes from infections like chlamydia or gonorrhea. Without timely diagnosis and treatment, ectopic pregnancy can become life-threatening by rupturing the fallopian tube or other site of implantation. Common symptoms include abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding.

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Introduction

An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg implants outside the uterus, most commonly in the fallopian tubes. Risk factors include damage to the fallopian tubes from infections like chlamydia or gonorrhea. Without timely diagnosis and treatment, ectopic pregnancy can become life-threatening by rupturing the fallopian tube or other site of implantation. Common symptoms include abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding.

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INTRODUCTION

An ectopic pregnancy is a pregnancy that implants outside of the uterus.


Ectopic pregnancies account for one to two percent of all conceptions. The
majority (95%) of ectopic pregnancies occur in the fallopian tube. However, less
commonly an embryo may implant in the cervix, ovary or even very rarely in the
wall of the abdomen. Causes of ectopic pregnancy Women with damaged
fallopian tubes are more likely to develop an ectopic pregnancy. In fact, 50% of
ectopic pregnancies are associated with some degree of tubal disease. Tubal
disease may be the result of a bacterial pelvic infection. Bacteria which are
commonly associated with tubal disease are usually transmitted sexually and
include gonorrhea and chlamydia.

Ectopic pregnancy presents a major health problem for women of childbearing


age. It is the result of a flaw in human reproductive physiology that allows the
conceptus to implant and mature outside the endometrial cavity, which
ultimately ends in death of the fetus. Without timely diagnosis and treatment,
ectopic pregnancy can become a life-threatening situation.

In a normal pregnancy, an egg is fertilized by sperm in one of the fallopian tubes,


which connect the ovaries to the womb. The fertilized egg then moves into the
womb and implants itself in the womb lining (endometrium), where it grows and
develops. An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg implants itself
outside the womb. Most commonly occurs in a fallopian tube (this is known as a
tubal pregnancy). Ectopic pregnancies can also occur in an ovary, in the
abdominal space or in the cervix (neck of the womb).

Most patients menopause 6 to 8 weeks, but some patients with no obvious


stopping by officials and others will be mistaken for vaginal bleeding is an often
under periods. Abdominal pain because of tubal rupture of actions, often to the
side of the lower abdominal tear-like pain, accompanied by nausea and vomiting,
anal bulge feeling from time to time if it is bleeding too much pain.

OBJECTIVES

The student will be able to:

a. Develop a differential diagnosis of first-trimester bleeding


b. List risk factors predisposing patients to ectopic pregnancy
c. Describe symptoms and physical findings suggestive of ectopic pregnancy
d. Understand methods and test used to confirm the diagnosis of ectopic
pregnancy
e. Explain treatment options

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