ectopic pregnancy Flashcards
1
Q
fertilized ovum that occurs outside the
A
uterine cavity
2
Q
sites of ectopic?
A
ovary
cervix
peritomeum
uterine tubes
3
Q
where is the most common site for an ectopic pregnancy?
A
ampulla
4
Q
common causes of ectopic ?
A
anything that slows the transit of the fertilised ovum
endometriosis
damage tot he tubes (surgery/previous ectopic)
inflammation of the tubes (PID from STI)
copper coil
congenital abnormalities of the tubes
5
Q
/what drug do you give for ectopic
A
methotrexate (shape of ovaries)
