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Ectopic pregnancy is
a dangerous disorder that can kill you. Implantation may occur less commonly in
the ovary, cervix, or abdominal cavity. Because these places can't
sustain normal foetal growth, the pregnancy can't go on safely, and it needs
medical intervention right away.
Missed periods, pain in the lower
abdomen (usually on one side), vaginal bleeding, and dizziness are all
common signs. In extreme cases, the afflicted structure can break, which can
cause internal bleeding, acute pain, fainting, and shock, which is a medical
emergency. Some factors that increase your likelihood of getting this
condition include having had a tubal infection before, having pelvic
inflammatory disease, having had an ectopic pregnancy before,
smoking, and using assisted reproductive techniques like in vitro
fertilisation.
Transvaginal ultrasonography
and measuring beta-hCG hormone levels are the most common ways to make a
diagnosis. Early identification enables conservative treatment with drugs such
as Methotrexate, which inhibits aberrant tissue proliferation.
However, advanced or ruptured situations may necessitate surgery.