Question 1

what can be cause of ectopic pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Ectopic Pregnancy: There are many possible causes of ectopic pregnancy.  Any previous tubal surgery, previous history of ectopic pregnancy, history of pelvic inflammatory disease, smoking.  Many occur in patients that have no risk factors at all.

Question 2

what medications treat ectopic pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Methotrexate: Methotrexate is used to treat an ectopic pregnancy.  It is a chemotherapy drug which attacks rapidly dividing cells, like those in a pregnancy (or a cancer).

Question 3

are the symptoms of ectopic pregnancy bad?

Accepted Answer

Pain, bleeding: An ectopic (tubal) pregnancy is a pregnancy that implants outside its normal location in the uterus. There are certain symptoms that could signal an ectopic pregnancy, such as abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding. If you think you might have an ectopic pregnancy, seek medical attention immediately.

Question 4

how many weeks ectopic pregnancy can be carried?

Accepted Answer

8 wks: 1st -gyns start counting weeks of preg based on the 1st day of your last period (I know that's actually 2 wks before you ovulate &amp; conceive , but that's the convention ). Generally , an ectopic will rupture @ the 8th week +/- a week . Rarely , people might go to 12 wks , its almost impossible to go to viability (@24 + weeks).

Question 5

where would i have pain during ectopic pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Pelvis or back: Hopefully if you have an ectopic, you would be diagnosed before you have pain. The earlier the diagnosis the more likely you can be treated with medicine and avoid surgery.

Question 6

what is an ectopic pregnancy and are they serious?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Although I am not a gynecologist the question hasn't been answered so i thought i would help.  Yes, ectopics are very dangerous and if you have one you need to be evaluated by an ob/gyn as soon as possible.  A ruptured ectopic can be fatal.

Question 7

how quickly should an ectopic pregnancy be resolved?

Accepted Answer

Immediately: Ectopic pregnancy can be life threatening.  It needs to be evaluated and treated immediately.

Question 8

is ectopic pregnancy pain constant or once in a while?

Accepted Answer

Either: It is normal to feel cramping as if you may start your period during early pregnancy.  Pain from an ectopic pregnancy is usually one side or the other and can be constant or come and go.  The pain will usually worsen over time.  Their are other causes of pelvic pain during pregnancy but any pain that is persistent or getting worse needs to be evaluated to be sure that it is not an ectopic preg.

Question 9

how would i know if i am experiencing ectopic pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

No period &amp; pain: Symptoms of ectopic pregnancy include a missed period, abdominal or pelvic pain, and/or spotting &amp; bleeding.  Sometimes, the pregnancy test will still be negative or faintly positive the first 4 weeks.

Question 10

could you ever have an ectopic pregnancy without knowing?

Accepted Answer

Certainly: Ectopic pregnancy goes unnoticed in the initial stages of the first trimester.  The fetus has no place to grow if it is lodged in the fellopian tube instead of uterus.  Unless an ultrasound is done in early pregnancy it may go undiagnosed until it ruptures.

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