What causes ectopic pregnancy?

Ectopic pregnancy means that the fertilized egg does not implant in the uterine cavity, but develops outside the uterus. Common causes include fallopian tubes, ovaries, cervix and peritoneum. If you have symptoms of ectopic pregnancy, please seek medical attention immediately.

1. Lifestyle factors: Smoking can damage blood vessel health and affect the blood supply to the fallopian tubes, thereby increasing the risk of ectopic pregnancy. Excessive drinking may cause pelvic inflammation and fallopian tube damage, increasing the possibility of ectopic pregnancy.

2. Contraceptive methods: Certain contraceptive methods, such as intrauterine devices, may increase the risk of ectopic pregnancy. Intrauterine devices are contraceptive devices placed in the uterus, but they may also cause pelvic inflammation, thereby increasing the risk of ectopic pregnancy.

3. Pelvic inflammatory disease: Pelvic inflammatory disease may cause damage to the fallopian tubes. If not treated promptly, it may spread to the fallopian tubes, causing inflammation and damage, and increasing the risk of ectopic pregnancy.

4. Fallopian tube problems: Fallopian tube inflammation, fallopian tube surgery, fallopian tube dysplasia or fallopian tube obstruction may all lead to ectopic pregnancy.

5. Genetic factors: Some studies have shown that genetic factors may play a role in the occurrence of ectopic pregnancy. Genetic mutations or gene abnormalities may affect the structure and function of the fallopian tubes, leading to the occurrence of ectopic pregnancy.

If a woman experiences symptoms such as abdominal pain, irregular vaginal bleeding, or breast tenderness, she should seek medical attention promptly so that an ectopic pregnancy can be diagnosed through a blood beta-hCG level test and an ultrasound examination.