How to determine an ectopic pregnancy
According to statistics, cases of ectopic pregnancyconstitute only 2%, however, and this is quite a lot, if you imagine how many things are going on in the world. But the most unpleasant thing in this situation is that even at the current level of development of medicine, doctors have not yet been able to understand the reasons for its occurrence.
What is ectopic pregnancy?
Ectopic pregnancy is called incorrectthe process of development of a fertilized cell. When a fertilized egg remains in the fallopian tube or goes in the opposite direction, attaching to the ovary. In this case, there is a risk of life threatening not only the fetus, but also the woman herself. Timely treatment allows to avoid internal bleeding, ruptures of the hip and abdominal organs.
Causes
The most common causes of ectopic pregnancy include:
chronic diseases of the pelvic organs;
Adhesive process in the small pelvis due to transferred infections or surgeries;
postponed artificial abortion (especially the first);
tumor;
incorrect arrangement of genital organs (uterine tubes of irregular shape);
Symptoms
Determine ectopic pregnancy can be on the following symptoms:
delay in menstruation;
pain in the lower abdomen;
dizziness;
constant weakness;
fainting;
spotting from the genitals.
When one or more symptoms are detectedshould immediately go to the gynecologist and get tested. Can I feel an ectopic pregnancy? The answer to this question will be your morbid condition.
A gynecologist will do an ultrasound scan fordetermining the position of the fetal egg. As a rule, abdominal ultrasound can detect the egg in the uterus as early as the sixth or seventh week of pregnancy. With the help of vaginal ultrasound, it is possible to determine an ectopic pregnancy a little earlier - on the fourth or fifth week.
Pregnancy test
With the help of special tests it is possible to determineectopic pregnancy. They show a positive result in any case, because wherever the development of the fetus occurs, the hormones will change approximately equally, which will be displayed on the indicator strip.
In some cases, the second strip mayappear weaker. This is due to a slight increase in the level of hCG in ectopic pregnancy. If you find a similar coincidence, this can be a true indication of the wrong location of the fertilized egg.
Treatment and prevention
Treatment of ectopic pregnancy is carried outthrough surgical intervention, while the issue of the preservation of the pipe is decided strictly individually. Thanks to modern medical equipment, it is possible to perform surgery with a laser and optics, that is, without cutting the front abdominal wall.
After surgery, a woman is strongly advised to beware of all kinds of infectious diseases, as they increase the risk of relapse.
Maintenance of a healthy lifestyle gives the mostreliable guarantees that both you and your offspring will live fully and happily. That is why, from an early age, one must accustom oneself to hygiene, healthy nutrition, sports, etc. Ectopic pregnancy can be determined, but it is better to prevent it. If you have planned a supplement in the family, go through a thorough examination to exclude any risk to yourself and the future baby.
