What are the risks of ectopic pregnancy?

Ectopic pregnancy refers to the implantation and development of the fertilized egg outside the uterine cavity. The risks it brings include massive intra-abdominal bleeding, infertility or recurrent ectopic pregnancy, harm from primary diseases, and the risk of infectious diseases.

1. Massive intra-abdominal bleeding: Due to the restricted development of the embryo after ectopic implantation, it may eventually lead to miscarriage or rupture, causing difficult-to-detect but potentially life-threatening bleeding. If this bleeding is not treated in time, it can lead to shock or even death.

2. Infertility or recurrent ectopic pregnancy: Ectopic pregnancy often indicates problems with reproductive organs such as the fallopian tubes. These problems not only affect the current pregnancy, but may also have long-term effects on future fertility, increasing the risk of infertility or recurrent ectopic pregnancy.

3. Primary disease: Ectopic pregnancy is often associated with reproductive system diseases such as pelvic inflammatory disease and salpingitis. These diseases themselves can cause damage to women's health, including symptoms such as pain and infertility.

4. Risk of infectious diseases: In the case of heavy bleeding caused by ectopic pregnancy, blood transfusion treatment may bring the risk of infectious diseases, such as hepatitis B, syphilis, AIDS, etc. Although there are strict screening procedures during the blood transfusion process, this risk still exists.

In the face of the potential danger of ectopic pregnancy, emergency treatment should be carried out immediately once it is confirmed. After the operation, the patient should closely observe the changes in the condition, pay attention to rest and nutritional supplements, and keep the vulva clean to prevent infection.