does ectopic pregnancy require surgery?
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A fertilized egg can't develop normally outside the uterus. To prevent life-threatening complications, the ectopic tissue needs to be removed. Depending on your symptoms and when the ectopic pregnancy is discovered, this may be done using medication, laparoscopic surgery or abdominal surgery.
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Ectopic pregnancies can't grow into fetuses: A pregnancy won't survive if it's ectopic, because a fertilized egg can't grow or survive outside your uterus. Untreated ectopic pregnancies can cause internal bleeding, infection, and in some cases lead to death.
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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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Rarely, an ectopic pregnancy can happen after tubal ligation. This isn't like a normal pregnancy, when a fertilized egg attaches and grows inside the uterus. Instead, the fertilized egg implants and starts to grow somewhere else, usually in a fallopian tube.
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An ectopic pregnancy is usually diagnosed by carrying out a transvaginal ultrasound scan. This involves inserting a small probe into your vagina. The probe is so small that it's easy to insert and you won't need a local anaesthetic.
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An ectopic pregnancy can first appear as a normal pregnancy. The symptoms of ectopic pregnancy can include: the usual signs of pregnancy, such as amenorrhoea (missed period), morning sickness and breast tenderness. pain in the lower abdomen.
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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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An ectopic pregnancy is often caused by damage to the fallopian tubes. A fertilized egg may have trouble passing through a damaged tube, causing the egg to implant and grow in the tube. Things that make you more likely to have fallopian tube damage and an ectopic pregnancy include: Smoking.
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An ectopic pregnancy can be fatal without prompt treatment. For example, the fallopian tube can burst, causing internal abdominal bleeding, shock, and serious blood loss. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, between 1 and 2 percent of all pregnancies are ectopic.
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As the fetus grows, it will eventually burst the organ that contains it. This can cause severe bleeding and endanger the mother's life. A classical ectopic pregnancy does not develop into a live birth.
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Depending on how an ectopic pregnancy was treated, you might be advised to wait for up to six weeks before having sex again, or until any bleeding from surgery has stopped.
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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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Trans-vaginal ultrasound examination is the best way to diagnose an ectopic pregnancy. An intra-uterine pregnancy can usually be seen by 5-6 weeks gestation or when the HCG level is >1500 IU/l. If it is not in the uterus, it may be ectopic.
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Ectopic pregnancy can be difficult to diagnose because symptoms often are like those of a normal early pregnancy. These can include missed periods, breast tenderness, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, or frequent urination (peeing). Often, the first warning signs of an ectopic pregnancy are pain or vaginal bleeding.
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An ectopic pregnancy after 5 weeks can usually be diagnosed and treated with a laparoscope. But laparoscopy is not often used to diagnose a very early ectopic pregnancy, because ultrasound and blood pregnancy tests are very accurate.
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Most, but not all, ectopic pregnancies take place in the fallopian tube. Early detection of an ectopic pregnancy can prevent serious medical complications and may save the fallopian tube from permanent damage.
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Sometimes the ectopic pregnancy will continue to grow until the tube ruptures (breaks) – this can cause severe internal bleeding. Early diagnosis and treatment is important to prevent life threatening bleeding and also, if possible, so the tube can be saved and it can continue to work.