While there have been cases where an ectopic pregnancy has been brought to term, the conditions by which these occurred were extremely unusual. Most successful deliveries have involved the implantation of the egg somewhere in the abdomen rather than the fallopian tubes. Even then, the chances of survival are slim. Delivery can also be tricky depending on where major blood vessels or organs are located. Most cases have occurred in parts of the world where prenatal care is lacking.
It is this absence of care that accounts for the high rate of deaths in women with abdominal pregnancies. Some studies, in fact, suggest that the death rate may be as much as seven times greater than that of tubal pregnancies. Get diet and wellness tips delivered to your inbox. American College of Obstetrics and Gynecologists. Ectopic Pregnancy. Updated February Diagnosis and management of ectopic pregnancy. Am Fam Physician. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
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If you think that you or someone in your care has experienced this complication, call and ask for an ambulance. In a normal pregnancy an egg is fertilised by sperm in one of the fallopian tubes, which connect the ovaries to the womb.
The fertilised egg then moves into the womb and implants itself into the womb lining endometrium , where it grows and develops. An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilised egg implants itself outside the womb. It most commonly occurs in a fallopian tube this is known as a tubal pregnancy , often as the result of damage to the fallopian tube or the tube not working properly. Less commonly in around 2 in cases , an ectopic pregnancy can occur in an ovary, in the abdominal space or in the cervix neck of the womb.
In many cases, it's not clear why a woman has an ectopic pregnancy. Sometimes it happens when there's a problem with the fallopian tubes, such as them being narrow or blocked. The loss of your pregnancy at any stage can have a huge impact on you and your partner. One day you are pregnant and planning your future life with your child, and then within a short time, your pregnancy ends.
The ending of an ectopic pregnancy is a form of miscarriage — and the feelings that a woman and her partner may experience can be similarly difficult. It is not uncommon for feelings of grief and bereavement to last for 6 to 12 months, although these feelings usually improve with time. Pregnancy, Birth and Baby offers free and confidential support and counselling to women, their partners, friends and relatives. Call on Many women affected by a miscarriage benefit from counselling.
SANDS miscarriage, stillborn and neonatal death support provide support groups for parents and their family whose baby has died through stillbirth , miscarriage , ectopic pregnancy and medically advised termination. It is normally recommended that you wait for at least 2 menstrual cycles before trying for another pregnancy, as this will allow time for your fallopian tubes to recover if treated with methotrexate, you will need to wait at least 3 to 4 months.
However, many women are not emotionally ready to try for another pregnancy so soon. Your chances of having a successful pregnancy will depend on the underlying health of your fallopian tubes. If you cannot conceive in the normal way then fertility treatment such as in-vitro fertilisation IVF may be an option.
IVF treatment is where an egg is fertilised by a sperm outside the womb usually in a test tube and, after fertilisation, the embryo is surgically implanted into the womb. Learn more here about the development and quality assurance of healthdirect content. Ectopic pregnancy is a pregnancy that implants outside the uterus womb. Most ectopic pregnancies occur in one of the fallopian tubes.
Ectopic pregnancy is a serious condition. Read more on myDr website. An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilised egg implants outside the uterus womb. Read more on WA Health website. Unfortunately not all pregnancies are successful. Find out more on miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, molar pregnancy and stillbirth and neonatal birth. There are several types of miscarriage — threatened, inevitable, complete, incomplete or missed. Overview Ectopic pregnancy Open pop-up dialog box Close.
Ectopic pregnancy In a healthy pregnancy, the fertilized egg attaches itself to the lining of the uterus. Request an Appointment at Mayo Clinic. Share on: Facebook Twitter. Show references Cunningham FG, et al. Implantation and placental development. In: Williams Obstetrics. McGraw-Hill Education; Accessed Dec.
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