What are the causes of ectopic pregnancy?

Ectopic pregnancy, also known as ectopic pregnancy, refers to the implantation and development of the fertilized egg outside the uterine cavity. The main causes of ectopic pregnancy include fallopian tube problems, abnormal intrauterine environment, fertilized egg migration and other risk factors.

1. Fallopian tube problems: The fallopian tube is the only way for the fertilized egg to go from the ovary to the uterus, and its health directly affects the conception process. Inflammation, blockage or dysplasia of the fallopian tube may prevent the fertilized egg from entering the uterus smoothly, thus implanting in the fallopian tube and forming an ectopic pregnancy. A history of fallopian tube surgery is also an important risk factor for ectopic pregnancy.

2. Abnormal intrauterine environment: Diseases such as endometriosis and uterine fibroids may change the morphology of the uterine cavity or affect the receptivity of the endometrium, making it difficult for the fertilized egg to implant in the uterus. At the same time, infectious diseases such as endometritis may also cause a poor intrauterine environment, prompting the fertilized egg to find an implantation site outside the uterus.

3. The fertilized egg's own ability to migrate: In some cases, the fertilized egg may implant in the ovary, abdominal cavity, etc. Although this situation is relatively rare, it is also a form of ectopic pregnancy.

4. Other risk factors: For example, pregnancy after contraceptive failure, the use of assisted reproductive technology, and endocrine disorders may increase the probability of ectopic pregnancy. Bad living habits, such as smoking and alcoholism, may also have a negative impact on the conception process and indirectly lead to the occurrence of ectopic pregnancy.

After understanding the causes of ectopic pregnancy, female friends should pay more attention to reproductive health in daily life, conduct regular gynecological examinations, and promptly detect and treat related diseases. At the same time, maintaining good living habits and mentality is also an important measure to prevent ectopic pregnancy. If symptoms of suspected ectopic pregnancy appear, you should seek medical attention immediately to avoid delaying treatment.