What does ectopic pregnancy mean?

What does ectopic pregnancy mean?

Ectopic pregnancy refers to the implantation of a pregnancy cyst outside the uterine cavity. Ectopic pregnancy refers to the occurrence of pregnancy outside the uterus. The common site is the fallopian tube, which accounts for about 95% of all ectopic pregnancies. A small number of patients may have cervical and ovarian pregnancies. Abnormal fallopian tube pregnancy is the main cause of ectopic pregnancy.

When a woman has an ectopic pregnancy, she will experience early pregnancy reactions such as nausea and vomiting, and her blood HCG level will also increase. However, during an ultrasound examination, no gestational sac will develop in the uterine cavity, and fetal heartbeats or small masses will appear in the adnexal area, which generally proves to be a fallopian tube pregnancy.

After the ectopic pregnancy is checked, it is necessary to go to a regular hospital for treatment in time. Otherwise, when the ectopic pregnancy ruptures, it will cause abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding, affecting women's health. Ectopic pregnancy can generally be terminated by drugs, such as mifepristone tablets, methotrexate tablets and other drugs to terminate ectopic pregnancy. When taking medication, patients should follow the doctor's advice and not take medication at will to avoid causing harm to the body.