An ectopic pregnancy is a pregnancy complication that occurs when the fertilized egg (fertilized ovum), which is the product of pregnancy, settles outside the uterine cavity.
Early diagnosis and treatment is important because it is a risky and in some cases life-threatening condition for the expectant mother.
What are the risk factors?
* Tubal surgeries
* Tubal ligation (tying the tubes)
* Previous ectopic pregnancy
* Tubal pathologies
* Assisted reproductive techniques
* Past genital infection
* The use of the morning after pill
What are the Symptoms of Ectopic Pregnancy?
* Vaginal bleeding
* Abdominal Pain: It is unilateral, in the lower abdomen and in colic style.
* Menstrual delay
* Mostly positive pregnancy test
* Fainting
* Nausea and feeling faint
Diagnostic methods
* Serial beta hCG hormone measurement
* Measurement of serum progesterone level
* Ultrasound
* Abortion
* Culdocentesis
* Laparoscopy
Ectopic Pregnancy Treatment
*A specific treatment method is determined for the person and his/her findings.
*Abortion and methotrexate.
*Removal of tube by laparoscopy / evacuation of the material in the tube / almost removal of the visible focus.
*Laparotomy (open surgery) is performed on unstable patients.
