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    Ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg implants outside of the uterus, usually in the fallopian tubes. Risk factors include previous ectopic pregnancies, STDs, smoking, and infertility treatments. Symptoms include missed period, abdominal pain, shoulder pain, and weakness. Diagnosis involves pelvic exam, ultrasound, and blood tests. Treatment aims to remove the pregnancy safely and usually involves surgery or medication, depending on factors like symptoms and hormone levels. Untreated ectopic pregnancies can become life-threatening due to risk of rupture and internal bleeding.

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    Ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg implants outside of the uterus, usually in the fallopian tubes. Risk factors include previous ectopic pregnancies, STDs, smoking, and infertility treatments. Symptoms include missed period, abdominal pain, shoulder pain, and weakness. Diagnosis involves pelvic exam, ultrasound, and blood tests. Treatment aims to remove the pregnancy safely and usually involves surgery or medication, depending on factors like symptoms and hormone levels. Untreated ectopic pregnancies can become life-threatening due to risk of rupture and internal bleeding.

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    Ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg implants outside of the uterus, usually in the fallopian tubes. Risk factors include previous ectopic pregnancies, STDs, smoking, and infertility treatments. Symptoms include missed period, abdominal pain, shoulder pain, and weakness. Diagnosis involves pelvic exam, ultrasound, and blood tests. Treatment aims to remove the pregnancy safely and usually involves surgery or medication, depending on factors like symptoms and hormone levels. Untreated ectopic pregnancies can become life-threatening due to risk of rupture and internal bleeding.

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    Ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg implants outside of the uterus, usually in the fallopian tubes. Risk factors include previous ectopic pregnancies, STDs, smoking, and infertility treatments. Symptoms include missed period, abdominal pain, shoulder pain, and weakness. Diagnosis involves pelvic exam, ultrasound, and blood tests. Treatment aims to remove the pregnancy safely and usually involves surgery or medication, depending on factors like symptoms and hormone levels. Untreated ectopic pregnancies can become life-threatening due to risk of rupture and internal bleeding.

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    Discuss the definition of
    Ectopic pregnancy.
    Know the risk factors of
    Ectopic pregnancy.
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    symptoms of Ectopic Objectives...
    pregnancy.
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    Ectopic pregnancy.
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    What is Ectopic pregnancy?

    Ectopic pregnancy,
    also called
    extrauterine
    pregnancy, condition
    in which the
    fertilized ovum (egg)
    has become imbedded
    outside the uterine
    cavity.
    The site of implantation most commonly is a
    fallopian tube; however, implantation can
    occur in the abdomen, the ovary, or the
    uterine cervix. Ectopic pregnancy occurs in an
    estimated 1 to 2 percent of women worldwide
    and is a major cause of sickness and death
    among women in the first trimester (first 12
    weeks) of pregnancy.
    Rist factors of Ectopic pregnancy

    Previous ectopic pregnancy


    Prior fallopian tube surgery
    Previous pelvic or abdominal
    surgery
    Certain sexually transmitted
    infections (STIs)
    Pelvic inflammatory disease
    Endometriosis
    Other factors that may increase a
    woman’s risk of ectopic pregnancy
    include:

    Cigarette smoking
    Age older than 35 years
    History of infertility
    Use of assisted reproductive
    technology, such as in vitro
    fertilization (IVF)
    About one half of all women who have an
    ectopic pregnancy do not have known risk
    factors. Sexually active women should be
    alert to changes in their bodies,
    especially if they experience symptoms
    of an ectopic pregnancy.
    What are the symptoms of
    Ectopic pregnancy?

    At first, an ectopic
    pregnancy may feel like a
    typical pregnancy with
    some of the same signs,
    such as a missed menstrual
    period, tender breasts, or
    an upset stomach.
    As an ectopic pregnancy grows, more serious
    symptoms may develop, especially if a fallopian
    tube ruptures. Symptoms may include the
    following:

    Sudden, severe pain in the abdomen or


    pelvis
    Shoulder pain
    Weakness, dizziness, or fainting

    A ruptured fallopian tube can cause


    life-threatening internal bleeding. If
    you have sudden, severe pain; shoulder
    pain; or weakness, you should go to an
    emergency room.
    How Ectopic pregnancy diagnosed?

    Your OB-GYN suspects you may have ectopic


    pregnancy, She may:

    Perform a pelvic exam


    Perform an ultrasound exam to see where
    the pregnancy is developing
    Test your blood for a pregnancy hormone
    called human chorionic gonadotropin
    (hCG)
    Managements for Ectopic
    pregnancy.

    Unfortunately, the
    foetus (the developing
    embryo) cannot be
    saved in an ectopic
    pregnancy. Treatment
    is usually needed to
    remove the pregnancy
    before it grows too
    large.
    The main treatment options are:

    Expectant management – your condition is


    carefully monitored to see whether
    treatment is necessary
    Medicine – a medicine called methotrexate
    is used to stop the pregnancy growing
    Surgery – surgery is used to remove the
    pregnancy, usually along with the affected
    fallopian tube
    These options each have advantages and
    disadvantages that your doctor will discuss
    with you.

    They'll recommend what they think is the most


    suitable option for you, depending on factors
    such as your symptoms, the size of the foetus,
    and the level of pregnancy hormone (human
    chorionic gonadotropin, or hCG) in your blood.
    Thankyou for
    Listening!

    Hope you learned


    something today!
    References

    https://www.britannica.com/science/ec
    topic-pregnancy
    https://www.acog.org/womens-
    health/faqs/ectopic-pregnancy
    https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/ectopic
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