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Can you have a miscarriage with a etopic pregnancy?
I understand that approximately 50% of ectopic pregnancies (or tubal pregnancies) abort naturally. This is called a tubal abortion. Many tubal pregnancies do continue to grow and will require medical intervention to resolve. IF caught in the very early stages it is possible to treat with a drug, otherwise surgery is necessary to avoid rupture.
Do tubal abortions from tubal pregnancies expell the embryo from the body like a miscarriage?
NO, a tubal pregnancy is an ectopic, extremely dangerous and you would need an operation to remove it. You would know if you had one as the pain is excruciating.
Is a tubal and ectopic pregnancy the same thing?
A normal pregnancy is when the foetus grow in the womb where it's supposed to be, whereas an ectopic pregnancy is where the foetus is growing in the fallopian tubes, this is very serious if you suspect an ectopic pregnancy go strait to you GP or nearest A&E department, Ectopic pregnancies can be potentially life threatening.
Can a tubal baby be moved into the uterus?
No. Unfortunately, pregnancies that develop outside the uterus, known as ectopic pregnancies, are unable to proceed and once discovered are aborted, either with medical or surgical management.
How many pregnancies are ectopic?
More than 1% of pregnancies are ectopic, and they are becoming more common
What do you do when you have an etopical pregnancy?
An ectopic pregnancy, or eccyesis, is a complications-of-pregnancyin which the pregnancy implants outside the uterus.http://www.answers.com/ectopicpregnancy#cite_note-0 With rare exceptions, ectopic pregnancies are not viable. Furthermore, they are dangerous for the mother, internal bleeding being a common complication. Most ectopic pregnancies occur in the fallopian-tube(so-called tubal pregnancies), but implantation can also occur in the cervix, ovary, and abdomen. An ectopic pregnancy is a potential medical-emergency, and, if not treated properly, can lead to death.
Do IUDs lead to ectopic pregnancies?
Among women who become pregnant while using a progesterone-bearing IUD, about 15% have ectopic pregnancies
Can you pregnant after you have your tubes tied?
The U.S. Collaborative Review of Sterilization (CREST) found the failure rate for tubal ligation (all occlusion methods) to be 1.85% after 10 years. Of the sterilization failures in CREST, one third were ectopic pregnancies (not within the uterus). Because of the high rate of ectopic pregnancy, women of child bearing age who have had tubal sterilization should have a pregnancy test performed if they have not had a menstrual period. If the woman is pregnant, then she should be evaluated further for the presence of an ectopic pregnancy
How common are etopic pregnancies?
An ectopic pregnancy is estimated to occur in up to 1 out of every 50 pregnancies.
Is it possible to actually get pregnant after a tubal ligation and NOT be an ectopic pregnancy?
After a tubal ligation you should NOT be able to get pregnant.
Is an ectopic pregnancy good or bad?
Ectopic pregnancies are very dangerous. Usually fatal for the fetus, it can also endanger the life of the mother and frequently results in a loss of fertility. Ectopic pregnancies result when a fertilized egg attaches outside of the uterus.
If you cannot afford a tubal reversal what are your options?
There are many cases of women having normal (uterine) pregnancies after having their tubes tied, while their tubes are STILL tied. An ectopic pregnancy, is a pregnancy within the fallopian tube-this can happen to a woman who does, or does not, have her tubes tied, as well as a woman who have never been pregnant before or who has had normal pregnancies in the past. However, woman who have had a tubal ligation reversed are at higher risk for ectopic pregnancies as her fallopian tubes will have scarring and may not be as 'free-flowing' as before the tubal ligation. This risk is especially high immediately following the reversal (for up to 60 days, while healing), as the tubes themselves are swollen due to the recent procedure. However, it is not as high of a risk as some believe. Many women go on to have a normal pregnancy. Many doctors recommend performing reliable birth control methods during this time to lessen the risk of ectopic pregnancy,as ectopic pregnancies can irreversibly damage the fallopian tube and if left undetected cause death. Invitro fertilization is possible also, but it is more expensive. Tubal reversals can cost 5-7,000 and cycles are much pricier with the fertilization. There is also a charge for EACH cycle.
