Ectopic pregnancy
The word ectopic literally means 'out if place'. Basically during an ectopic pregnancy, a completely fertilized egg is simply places itself outside the uterus for gestation. The slightly developed foetus then reconciles in the sac that is enclosed by the fallopian tube. This happens almost 95% of the times and hence due to this sole reason it is also called tubal pregnancy. The various cavities like abdomen, ovary or even the cervix cannot be as good as the uterus for the nurturing of the foetus. During an ectopic pregnancy, in the very initial stage the growing foetus tend to burst the placental bag that contains it. This ends up in excessive internal bleeding and the mother and child both are at equivalent risk. It is believed that a conventional tubal pregnancy never results in childbirth.
Symptoms and signs of tubal pregnancy
- The ectopic pregnancy is extremely difficult to detect. The difference between the normal and tubal pregnancy is marginal and hence diagnosing an ectopic pregnancy is not very easy. The symptoms of this kind of pregnancy simply resemble normal pregnancy signs like missed periods, tender breasts, nausea, morning sickness and frequent urination.
- The prospective mother may experience severe abdomen pain and pelvic aches during this period. The blood clot due to the rupture of the tissues during the ectopic pregnancy can harm the surrounding nerves.
- The internal bleeding generally results in vaginal spotting and bleeding. This blood loss results in giddiness and seizures.
- The blood pressure lowers considerably. This is again due to the external blood loss.
Causes of a Ectopic pregnancy
The primary cause for an ectopic pregnancy is the inefficiency of the fertilized egg to place itself in its decided place. It is unable to move through to the uterus through the fallopian tubes. This situation arises if there is any obstruction in the passage due to some infection or disease. The PID (Pelvic inflammatory disease) results in a barricade in the passage and the baby foetus hence starts developing somewhere near the fallopian tube. Even some past surgical operations and endometriosis results in the fallopian tube being jammed those results in the path being blocked.
Treatment and Remedies
The treatment for the tubal pregnancy is subjective to the situation and the condition of the mother and the fertilized egg. Injections of methotrexate are available. If vaccinated initially, one can directly diffuse all the cells and reabsorb them. This way is useful as it prevents any surgical complications. A laparoscopic operation is the prevalent way to treat such abnormalities during the gestation period.
Effects on prospective mother
It becomes quite critical for almost 30% women to conceive again. The future pregnancies basically depend on the extent of damage that is caused to the fallopian tube and the uterine sac. The mother even after a tubal pregnancy or a mishap, with specialized advice and prenatal care can afford to experience a healthy pregnancy.
The word ectopic literally means 'out if place'. Basically during an ectopic pregnancy, a completely fertilized egg is simply places itself outside the uterus for gestation. The slightly developed foetus then reconciles in the sac that is enclosed by the fallopian tube. This happens almost 95% of the times and hence due to this sole reason it is also called tubal pregnancy. The various cavities like abdomen, ovary or even the cervix cannot be as good as the uterus for the nurturing of the foetus. During an ectopic pregnancy, in the very initial stage the growing foetus tend to burst the placental bag that contains it. This ends up in excessive internal bleeding and the mother and child both are at equivalent risk. It is believed that a conventional tubal pregnancy never results in childbirth.
Symptoms and signs of tubal pregnancy
- The ectopic pregnancy is extremely difficult to detect. The difference between the normal and tubal pregnancy is marginal and hence diagnosing an ectopic pregnancy is not very easy. The symptoms of this kind of pregnancy simply resemble normal pregnancy signs like missed periods, tender breasts, nausea, morning sickness and frequent urination.
- The prospective mother may experience severe abdomen pain and pelvic aches during this period. The blood clot due to the rupture of the tissues during the ectopic pregnancy can harm the surrounding nerves.
- The internal bleeding generally results in vaginal spotting and bleeding. This blood loss results in giddiness and seizures.
- The blood pressure lowers considerably. This is again due to the external blood loss.
Causes of a Ectopic pregnancy
The primary cause for an ectopic pregnancy is the inefficiency of the fertilized egg to place itself in its decided place. It is unable to move through to the uterus through the fallopian tubes. This situation arises if there is any obstruction in the passage due to some infection or disease. The PID (Pelvic inflammatory disease) results in a barricade in the passage and the baby foetus hence starts developing somewhere near the fallopian tube. Even some past surgical operations and endometriosis results in the fallopian tube being jammed those results in the path being blocked.
Treatment and Remedies
The treatment for the tubal pregnancy is subjective to the situation and the condition of the mother and the fertilized egg. Injections of methotrexate are available. If vaccinated initially, one can directly diffuse all the cells and reabsorb them. This way is useful as it prevents any surgical complications. A laparoscopic operation is the prevalent way to treat such abnormalities during the gestation period.
Effects on prospective mother
It becomes quite critical for almost 30% women to conceive again. The future pregnancies basically depend on the extent of damage that is caused to the fallopian tube and the uterine sac. The mother even after a tubal pregnancy or a mishap, with specialized advice and prenatal care can afford to experience a healthy pregnancy.
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