Please share an interesting fact about dealing with ectopic pregnancy.

Ignore: Ectopic pregnancies do not always cause severe pain.

Ignore: Ectopic pregnancy is a complication in which the embryo implants outside the uterine cavity.

Ignore: Ectopic pregnancy is the #1 cause of death for reproductive aged women in developing world.

Ignore: If caught early, it can be treated medically and avoid surgery.

Ignore: Don't delay seeing your doctor. Early diagnosis can save lives and decrease risks.

Ignore: Most occur about 8/8 weeks when the fetus has outgrown the tube that can't stretch.

Ignore: There can be no surgical options.

Ignore: In subsequent pregnancies, see your doctor IMMEDIATELY to confirm an intrauterine pregnancy.

Ignore: Work closely with an OB doctor. Ectopics can be profoundly dangerous!

Ignore: These days many ectopics can be treated without surgery. The key is early detection!

Ignore: If you have a history of an ectopic pregnancy, see your doctor as soon as you have a +pregnancy test.

Ignore: Avoiding STDs with use of condoms decreases tubal disease and ectopic and get treated for STDs ASAP.

Medical: Medical treatment is a safe option if diagnosed early and unruptured.

Ectopic: Ectopic pregnancies can often be treated without surgery.

Ignore: An ectopic pregnancy can be a surgical emergency. Go to the ED for any pain/bleeding.