Please provide some do's and don'ts on dealing with ectopic pregnancy.

Ignore: Keep checking serial ultrasound and HCG levels. Avoid pain killers and stress.

Ignore: Do seek prenatal care to help identify ectopic pregnancies early.

Ignore: Risk factors include: tubal ligation, hx of prior ectopic and pid, advance age, smoking, DES exposure.

Do: Do see a doctor right away as soon as you have pain and bleeding, time is life-saving!

Ignore: Do: report bleeding and pain to your doctor. Don't: wait.

Ignore: Followup is important. Do not miss any appointments or blood draws.

Ignore: DON'T delay if you're pregnant again after an ectopic. DO see your OB ASAP if this occurs!!

Ignore: If you have pain and spotting and suspect a tubal pregnancy go right to the ER.a surgical emergency.

Ignore: Seek evaluation as soon as possible to try & prevent rupturing.

Ignore: Ectopic pregnancy is a life threatening emergency. Risk of ectopic pregnancy is increased with IUD.

Regular,close: Regular,close follow up of hormones is essential. Contact your doctor or go to the ER if severe pain.

Ignore: If you have pelvic pain and suspect pregnancy, don't delay evaluation—the quicker the better.

Ignore: Follow up is everything. Do not sit on this diagnosis. It can be a life threatening emergency.

Ignore: See your doctor immediately if you develop new pain with an ectopic pregnancy.

Ignore: Serial HCG blood levels and serial transvaginal ultrasound exams are necessary to diagnose ectopic.

If: If you have missed a period, feeling faint, you might have an ectopic pregnancy. GO TO ER.