when can ectopic pregnancy rupture?
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The structure containing the fetus typically ruptures after about 6 to 16 weeks, long before the fetus is able to live on its own. When an ectopic pregnancy ruptures, bleeding may be severe and even threaten the life of the woman.
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An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg implants and grows outside the main cavity of the uterus. An ectopic pregnancy most often occurs in a fallopian tube, which carries eggs from the ovaries to the uterus. This type of ectopic pregnancy is called a tubal pregnancy.
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Signs and Symptoms Often, the first warning signs of an ectopic pregnancy are pain or vaginal bleeding. There might be pain in the pelvis, abdomen, or even the shoulder or neck (if blood from a ruptured ectopic pregnancy builds up and irritates certain nerves).
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After 4 to 10 weeks of an ectopic pregnancy, however, symptoms will start to indicate an abnormal pregnancy. Symptoms may include: Pain on one side of the abdomen: This may be severe and continuous. Vaginal bleeding: The blood will be lighter or darker than during menstrual bleeding, and usually less viscous.
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A pregnancy that's ectopic is usually diagnosed at about four to six weeks into pregnancy, typically through an ultrasound and blood tests to check the level of the hormone human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG).
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That said, an ectopic pregnancy can also happen in other reproductive areas like the ovary or cervix. An ectopic pregnancy isn't viable since the embryo isn't inside the uterus where it can grow and thrive. But the embryo will still produce hCG, which can lead to a false-positive pregnancy test.
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Symptoms of ectopic pregnancy usually appear about six to eight weeks after your last period. They're similar to symptoms of a miscarriage so you and your doctor may not be able to tell the difference at first. Symptoms of an ectopic pregnancy may include: not having periods.
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Some ectopic pregnancies occur without any known cause. Common causes of fallopian tube damage that may lead to an ectopic pregnancy include: Smoking. Women who smoke or who used to smoke have higher rates of ectopic pregnancy.
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It is possible to have an ectopic pregnancy without experiencing any symptoms until rupture of the fallopian tube or close organs. After rupture, signs and symptoms may include: Severe stomach pain. Vaginal bleeding.
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An ectopic pregnancy can be a very serious, and even life-threatening, condition. Levels of hCG remain low during an ectopic pregnancy.
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An ectopic pregnancy may be found at any time between five weeks and 14 weeks of pregnancy (NHS 2018, NICE 2018). However, it's most likely to be found at about six weeks of pregnancy, as most women experience symptoms about two weeks after they miss a period .
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The classic and first signs of an ectopic pregnancy, regardless of where it occurs, are often abdominal or pelvic pain, and abnormal vaginal bleeding. These warning signs typically occur early — between weeks 6 and 8 of pregnancy.
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If it's not diagnosed in time, generally between 6 and 16 weeks, the fallopian tube will rupture. This is long before a fetus could survive outside of the mother's body. The sad truth is that when a pregnancy is ectopic, the fetus will not survive.
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An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg grows outside of the uterus. Almost all ectopic pregnancies—more than 90%—occur in a fallopian tube. As the pregnancy grows, it can cause the tube to burst (rupture). A rupture can cause major internal bleeding.
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An ectopic pregnancy occurs when the fertilized egg does not implant in the uterus but instead implants somewhere else, usually in one of the fallopian tubes. If the fallopian tube ruptures, internal bleeding can occur. Blood loss may cause weakness, fainting, pain, shock, or even death.
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In a few cases an ectopic pregnancy causes no noticeable symptoms and is only detected during routine pregnancy testing. However, most women do have symptoms and these usually become apparent between week 4 and week 12 of pregnancy.
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Ectopic pregnancy is a pregnancy that develops outside the uterus, usually in one of the fallopian tubes. Symptoms can include cramping, abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding. A ruptured fallopian tube is a medical emergency needing immediate treatment.