Ever since the US Supreme Court has declared Abortion illegal in America, there is a lot of talk on the topic of Ectopic Pregnancy. Ectopic pregnancy i.e. tubal pregnancy is such a pregnancy in which the embryo does not reach the womb and gets stuck in the fallopian tube i.e. uterine placenta and starts growing there. The fallopian tubes are small and thin and cannot bear the pressure of the growing fetus. If the abortion is not done in time, the fallopian tube can burst and the infection can kill the woman.
symptoms of ectopic pregnancy
In ectopic pregnancy, women experience symptoms similar to normal pregnancy, such as missing periods, pain in the legs, frequent toilet visits, restlessness, etc. Even after doing a pregnancy test, the report also comes positive. But as the embryo grows in the tube, the symptoms of ectopic pregnancy are felt-
- Bleeding: Usually, when light bleeding starts after missing the date of the period, then women make the mistake of considering it as Implantation Bleeding or Delayed Periods. They feel that either this bleeding is happening in order for the fetus to stick to the uterus, or their period is late, due to which light bleeding is happening. This is the most dangerous situation. Actually, bleeding in ectopic pregnancy starts when the tube bursts due to the increase in the size of the fetus and bleeding starts.
- Lower abdominal pain: Along with bleeding, there is also pain in the lower abdomen. Gradually this pain starts becoming unbearable. If this happens during pregnancy, consult a doctor immediately.
- Along with dizziness, weakness, pain also starts in the shoulders.
Consult a doctor as soon as symptoms appear
As soon as the period is missed and the pregnancy report is positive, get an ultrasound done immediately to confirm that the fetus is in the uterus and not in the fallopian tubes. Usually such a pregnancy is terminated by a safe abortion. If the size of the fetus has increased and bleeding starts from the tube, then in such a situation, surgery has to be done to remove the embryo. Having surgery in time makes it easier to keep the other tube safe.
Keep these things in mind in family planning after tubal pregnancy
- After a tubal pregnancy, there is a possibility of another pregnancy also being ectopic. Therefore, before planning pregnancy, get a check-up done by a doctor. Confirm pregnancy with ultrasound.
- An ectopic pregnancy can cause a lump in the tube. It would be better that you get both your tubes thoroughly examined by the doctor and if needed, take necessary treatment.
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