Is ectopic pregnancy contagious?

Is ectopic pregnancy contagious? There are many factors that cause ectopic pregnancy in life. We all know that the harm caused by ectopic pregnancy is immeasurable, so many pregnant women are particularly worried that the disease will be contagious. So, is ectopic pregnancy contagious? The following is a detailed introduction for everyone.

The main causes of ectopic pregnancy are fallopian tube inflammation (including gonorrhea, postpartum infection, pelvic tuberculosis, etc.), history of fallopian tube surgery, fallopian tube dysplasia or dysfunction, intrauterine contraceptive ring, application of assisted reproductive technology, taking emergency contraceptive pills, etc., which do not fall into the category of infectious diseases and therefore do not have a tendency to be contagious.

Ectopic pregnancy mainly occurs in the 4th to 6th week after pregnancy. There are no symptoms in the early stage. When symptoms appear, it is usually due to rupture and bleeding of the ectopic pregnancy, which usually occurs in the ampulla of the fallopian tube. Ectopic pregnancy is very dangerous. Due to acute bleeding in the abdominal cavity, the blood volume of the circulatory system decreases rapidly, coupled with severe abdominal pain. In mild cases, fainting occurs. In severe cases, the face becomes pale, the limbs become cold, the pulse is fast and weak, and the blood pressure drops. This is medically called "shock".

According to a survey, among women who have had ectopic pregnancy, 10% to 15% will have another ectopic pregnancy, and 50% may be infertile. That is to say, after one side of the fallopian tube is removed for ectopic pregnancy, there is still a possibility of ectopic pregnancy in the opposite fallopian tube. About 1/3 of ectopic pregnancy patients are in a state of pre-shock or shock when they are admitted to the hospital. The severity of the shock depends on the amount of internal bleeding and the speed of blood loss, which is not proportional to the amount of vaginal bleeding. Once ruptured, a large amount of intra-abdominal bleeding will occur in a very short time, and if not rescued quickly, it will be life-threatening.

Therefore, if a woman with a history of ectopic pregnancy becomes pregnant again, it is best to have an ultrasound examination after 50 days of pregnancy. According to the location of the gestational sac and the fetal heartbeat, it can be determined whether it is an intrauterine pregnancy or an ectopic pregnancy, so as to eliminate the hidden dangers early. Once an ectopic pregnancy is found, you should go to the hospital for gynecology treatment immediately.