ectopic pregnancy

Question 1

what is ectopic pregnancy

Answer 1

fertilised egg implants itself outside of uterus

Question 2

types of ectopic pregnancies

Answer 2

tubal pregnancy (in fallopian tube)
extratubal pregnanct (ovary, abdominal cavity, cervix)

Question 3

symptoms ectopic pregnancy

Answer 3

vaginal bleeding (outside of period, watery, dark brown)
tummy pain
shoulder tip pain
discomfort when going to toilets

Question 4

symptoms of rupture

Answer 4

sharp, sudden, intense pain
dizzy
fainting

Question 5

causes ectopic pregnancy

Answer 5

not sure

Question 6

what can lead to ectopic pregnancy

Answer 6

• Previous ectopic pregnancy
• Previous surgery on the fallopian tubes
• Fertility treatment
• Smoking
• Being over the age of 35
• Becoming pregnant while having an IUD

Question 7

incidence ectopic pregnancy

Answer 7

1-2%

Question 8

where most ectopic pregnancies

Answer 8

fallopian tube (90%)

Question 9

treatment ectopic pregnancy

Answer 9

remove the pregnancy before it grows too large. The foetus cannot be saved
in an ectopic pregnancy.

Question 10

different treatment options ectopic pregnancy

Answer 10

expectant management (monitor condition like blood test)
medicine: stop pregnancy, stay in hospital, monitor if working
surgery: removal of pregnancy (usually with fallopian tube) laparoscopy
emergency surgery by rupture: laparotomy (stop bleeding, repair fallopian tube)

Question 11

outlook ectopic pregnanct

Answer 11

causes 5-10% pregnancy related death

depends on lasting damage or no, one tube in tact = still get pregnant

chance new ectopic pregnancy elevated