What is an ectopic pregnancy

Pregnancy is a very happy thing for a family, but when the doctor tells that it is an ectopic pregnancy, it is really a bolt from the blue for the couple. This makes many couples very confused. How can it be an ectopic pregnancy when it is obviously pregnant? Let's take a look at what is ectopic pregnancy?

1. Causes of ectopic pregnancy

1. Chronic salpingitis.

2. Abnormal development or function of the fallopian tube.

3. After the intrauterine contraceptive device is placed.

4. After fallopian tube surgery.

5. Pelvic endometriosis.

6. Migration of fertilized eggs.

2. Clinical manifestations

1. Amenorrhea: Most patients experience amenorrhea for 6 to 8 weeks, but some patients have no obvious history of amenorrhea, and some mistake vaginal bleeding for normal menstruation.

2. Abdominal pain is caused by fallopian tube rupture, often with tearing pain on one side of the lower abdomen, accompanied by nausea and vomiting, and a feeling of anal distension. If there is excessive bleeding, the pain is unbearable.

3. Vaginal bleeding: Irregular vaginal bleeding, dark brown in color, small in amount, usually not exceeding menstrual volume, and always unclean.

If there is heavy bleeding, the situation is much more serious, with fainting and shock.