What are the signs of ectopic pregnancy?

Ectopic pregnancy is not a trivial matter for women. If an ectopic pregnancy occurs after pregnancy, there will be some precursors, such as abdominal pain, bleeding, etc. Women must always pay attention to their body changes in the early stages of pregnancy. If they feel unwell, they should seek medical attention in time. In addition, once pregnant, they should have a prenatal check-up in time to rule out the possibility of ectopic pregnancy as soon as possible. Although ectopic pregnancy is very harmful, not every pregnant woman has a high incidence rate. Women who have had many miscarriages or who frequently take birth control pills should be especially careful.

What are the signs of ectopic pregnancy?

1. Abdominal pain: The patient has a heavy or severe pain in the lower abdomen, a feeling of defecation, and often has cold sweats. If the affected area ruptures, the patient will suddenly feel tearing pain in one side of the lower abdomen, accompanied by symptoms of nausea and vomiting.

2. Amenorrhea: The early symptoms of ectopic pregnancy can easily be confused with normal early pregnancy reactions. If a pregnant woman experiences amenorrhea and early pregnancy reactions within a short period of time, and sometimes also has lower abdominal pain on one side, and examination reveals that the fallopian tube is normal and enlarged, ectopic pregnancy should be suspected.

3. Vaginal bleeding: Patients with ectopic pregnancy will have symptoms of vaginal bleeding. It should be noted that ectopic pregnancy bleeding is irregular vaginal bleeding that occurs after the death of the embryo. It is dark brown in color and small in amount, generally not exceeding the amount of menstruation. Bleeding is often accompanied by the discharge of decidual tubular or decidual fragments. When the lesion is eliminated, the bleeding may stop completely. The bleeding during menstruation is discharged without decidual tissue.

4. Syncope and shock: Many patients may suffer from decreased blood volume or severe abdominal pain due to acute intra-abdominal bleeding. Mild cases may experience syncope, while severe cases may suffer from shock, which is life-threatening.

5. Other symptoms: Patients with ectopic pregnancy may also experience symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and frequent urination. Some patients may go into shock due to heavy bleeding, becoming pale and having low blood pressure.

Can you still get pregnant after an ectopic pregnancy?

Ectopic pregnancy can still lead to normal pregnancy after treatment, but the chance of another ectopic pregnancy is also not ruled out. Moreover, patients with a history of ectopic pregnancy caused by salpingitis are more likely to have this happen again. Ladies who are preparing for pregnancy should relax, maintain a good mood, and actively participate in appropriate exercise, which will make it easier to get pregnant.

How long does it take to have another baby after an ectopic pregnancy?

The question of how long it will take to conceive another baby after an ectopic pregnancy mainly depends on the method of ectopic pregnancy surgery. If minimally invasive surgery is used to treat ectopic pregnancy, then it is generally possible to have another child after 6 months. The biggest feature of minimally invasive surgery for ectopic pregnancy is that it does not affect future fertility. If it is a laparotomy, it is recommended to plan for pregnancy one year later. Women who have had a history of ectopic pregnancy are more likely to have it again, so they should check the condition of their fallopian tubes before planning a pregnancy.

Should angiography be performed after ectopic pregnancy?

Since many ectopic pregnancies are caused by salpingitis, which prevents the fertilized egg from reaching the uterus, it is quite necessary to do a hysterosalpingography when preparing for pregnancy. Hysterosalpingography is a method of examination in which contrast agents are injected into the uterine cavity and fallopian tubes via a catheter, and X-ray fluoroscopy and radiography are performed using an X-ray diagnostic apparatus. The patency of the fallopian tubes, the location of obstruction, and the morphology of the uterine cavity are determined based on the appearance of the contrast agents in the fallopian tubes and pelvic cavity. Hysterosalpingography is a minimally invasive examination that can make a more accurate diagnosis of fallopian tube obstruction and provide useful examination data for those who have a history of ectopic pregnancy and are preparing for pregnancy.

What are the sequelae of ectopic pregnancy?

When it comes to the sequelae of ectopic pregnancy, the first thing to say is that female friends with a history of ectopic pregnancy are more likely to suffer from a series of gynecological inflammations such as endometritis, endometriosis, fallopian tube obstruction, and cervicitis. Therefore, we should pay attention to regular gynecological examinations in our lives.

Secondly, bleeding caused by ectopic pregnancy embryo rupture will definitely form adhesions, and traditional surgical treatment itself increases the chance of pelvic and abdominal adhesions. Moreover, if ectopic pregnancy is not completely cured, there is a high chance that women will have another ectopic pregnancy if they become pregnant again.

In addition, when traditional surgery is used to treat ectopic pregnancy, the fallopian tube on the affected side may be removed. Even if it is retained for fertility reasons, the function of the fallopian tube will not be exactly the same as before. In addition, pelvic adhesions caused by bleeding also reduce the chance of conception.