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How do i know if my pregnancy is ectopic?
Posted 1 year ago in Women's Health by ComputerEater

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The first thing you might want to pay attention to is if you have any pain in your abdominal region, lower pain, when urinating, or when having a bowel movement. Another sign would be dizziness. Lastly watch for bleeding, a little is okay but if there is a heavy flow the pregnancy might have ruptured.


What is Ectopic Pregnancy

An ectopic pregnancy is a pregnancy that grows in a location other than the lining of the uterus. Most ectopic pregnancies (95%) occur within a fallopian tube. Rare locations include on the cervix, in the abdomen, or on an ovary. An ectopic pregnancy cannot survive because only the uterus can support the growth of a fetus and its placenta. If an ectopic pregnancy bursts a fallopian tube, it is a medical emergency that threatens the life of the mother due to hemorrhage in the abdomen. Ectopic pregnancies occur with a frequency of 1 in 100-200 diagnosed pregnancies.

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