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I have just recovered from laparascopic salpingectomy. From the vast amount of literature I've read, the degree of pain in ectopic pregnancies can vary from none at all to severe. I had a positive pregnancy test on the day my period was due and assumed that all was well (as I had two previous healthy pregnancies) until the following week when I had some very slight brown spotting. I had had some persistent abdominal pain, particularly to the right of the belly button but had assumed it was the uterus 'stretching' to accomodate a growing baby. We went to A&E on a Saturday morning where we were sent to the early pregnancy department expecting to be told to go home and ensure I got plenty of rest. Blood tests revealed the pregnancy was not progressing as it should however we were sent home as I was clinically well enough. Bloods were monitored for a week every 48 hours. I had cramping and light to moderate bleeding on the Monday but this had stopped by Tuesday afternoon. The next Saturday I had excrutiating pain that felt like really strong contractions but no bleeding. The last blood taken on the Sunday revealed that the HCg levels had risen quite significantly and the doctor called that evening to ask that I be admitted either that evening or the next morning. As the pain was bearable we decided to go in the morning. Unfortunately the pain in my right side became very severe, very quickly that evening around the belly button area and radiating downwards - I couldn't believe how quickly the pain worsened. Twice I almost collapsed as I felt really dizzy/faint - I had a real panicky sense that something was just very, very wrong. We went straight to the hospital and 45 minutes later I was in theatre. My advice is that if you feel you may have an ectopic pregnancy, don't wait for the pain to worsen to confirm it - ectopic pregnancies can be fatal and the sooner they are detected the better.
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∙ 14y agoDon't know the earliest, but you should see a doctor if you suspect this. You can die from an ectopic pregnancy. Also, this may ruin your chances of ever being able to have another child. I just had an ectopic pregnancy in June and I was around 6 weeks when I started having a constant, stabbing pain in my lower right, below my stomach. When my doctor treated me (I had to take methtrexate) I was told their is no magic answer to you question. In some woman it may be really early in others it could be at 3 months. My suggestion is go see your doctor if you even have a slight feeling something is wrong. There are other reasons you can have pain besides ectopic: one being a cyst in your tube. But they only way to rule that out is by an ultra sound. Go see your doctor is the best answer I can give.
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∙ 15y agoAs soon as the embryo or fetus can be seen on ultrasound. Around 5-10 weeks a embryo, or fetus at 10 weeks, can be detected on an ultrasound and can show if the baby is in utero or if it's eptopic.
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∙ 14y agoI had an ectopic pregnancy. There are many symptoms, like intense cramping (lasting for hours) and red spotting. Many doctors may diagnose this as an oncoming miscarriage (mine did), but if it is indeed ectopic...this could be potentially life-threatening if left alone. Insist on getting an ultrasound to confirm the location of the fetus. That is the only way to confirm.
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∙ 11y agoI been having lot pain in my pelvis area and back. Doctors say its just cyst but i been having symptoms of pregnancy. I was wondering what kind of pain you have have if you have a tubal pregnancy.
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∙ 14y ago== == The symptoms of ectopic pregnancy are different for all women. Some of the most common symptoms include the following. * You may have pain in your abdomen, usually just on one side. This varies between women from being quite mild to extremely severe. It may come on over a few days or suddenly without any warning. * There may be bleeding from your vagina. This may be heavier or lighter than your usual monthly period, and it may be a different colour. * You may have missed a monthly period. However, you may not have realised this if the ectopic pregnancy occurs very early, and you may have mistaken any bleeding for your period. * It's possible that you will have pain in the tip of your shoulder. If there is blood in your abdomen, this can irritate the diaphragm (the sheet of muscle that lies between your abdomen and your chest). The diaphragm shares nerves with those running to the shoulder, so pain from the diaphragm is felt at the shoulder. * If your fallopian tube ruptures (tears) as a result of being stretched by the fertilised egg growing there, you may have serious heavy bleeding and extreme pain. This may cause you to collapse or faint. * It's possible that you will also have symptoms such as diarrhoea, feeling or being sick, dizziness and light-headedness. If you have missed a period and could be pregnant, it's important that you see your GP if you have any of these symptoms.
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∙ 13y agoI didnt really realize the pain until maybe the 2nd week of bleeding. The pain is stronger than any other and it hurts your lower back and your leg on the side of the pain...
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What are some of the signs of being pregnant in the fallopian tube?
Ectopic pregnancy An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg attaches somewhere other than in the uterus, usually in a fallopian tube (tubal pregnancy). Because an ectopic pregnancy can cause life-threatening complications, the pregnancy must be ended with medicine or surgery. When a fertilized egg attaches to a fallopian tube, it can be dangerous because the pregnancy can break into blood vessels. If a tubal pregnancy is not detected and treated early, the blood vessels may burst. This can be a life-threatening situation and requires emergency surgery. Pelvic inflammatory disease or tubal surgery increases the risk of having an ectopic or tubal pregnancy by creating scar tissue that may block the fallopian tube. Ectopic Pregnancy - Symptoms An early ectopic pregnancy often feels like a normal pregnancy. A woman with an ectopic pregnancy may experience common signs of early pregnancy, such as: A missed menstrual period. Tender breasts. Fatigue. Nausea. Increased urination. As an ectopic pregnancy progresses, however, other symptoms develop, including: Abdominal or pelvic pain, usually 6 to 8 weeks after a missed period.4 Pain may get worse with movement or straining. It may occur sharply on one side at first and then spread throughout the pelvic region. Vaginal bleeding that may be light or heavy. Pain with intercourse or during a pelvic exam. Dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting (syncope) caused by internal bleeding. Signs of shock. Shoulder pain caused by bleeding into the abdomen under the diaphragm. The bleeding irritates the diaphragm and is experienced as shoulder pain. Source: http://www.webmd.com/baby/tc/ectopic-pregnancy-symptoms
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 you have a tubal baby?
This type of pregnancy is called ectopic, and it means out of place. The most common place for an Ectopic pregnancy is in the fallopian tubes. If it happens and the baby starts growing, it is painful to the mother because there is a fetus growing in a tube smaller than a strand of hair. The tissues aren't nurturing enough or designed to grow with a fetus. If an ectopic pregnancy happens, the fetus is surgically taken out of the fallopian tube. Since the fetus is cut out, you would think that they would be able to implant the fetus into the womb, but I haven't read anything like that happening.
What is an ectopic pregancy?
An ectopic pregnancy occurs when the baby starts to develop outside the womb (uterus). The most common site for an ectopic pregnancy is within one of the tubes through which the egg passes from the ovary to the uterus (fallopian tube). However, in rare cases, ectopic pregnancies can occur in the ovary, stomach area, or cervix.An ectopic pregnancy is usually caused by a condition that blocks or slows the movement of a fertilized egg through the fallopian tube to the uterus. This may be caused by a physical blockage in the tube.Symptoms of Ectopic PregnancyPain in the lower abdomen, and inflammationPain while urinatingPain while having a bowel movementExternal bleeding is due to the falling progesterone levels.Ectopic pregnancy is when the fertilised egg implants itself within one of the fallopian tubes rather than within the uterus, as the embryo grows it outgrows the small space of the fallopian tube and if not caught soon enough this can prove fatal.
What is the difference between ache and sore?
Ache is this sharp type of pain that you experience when you have a tooth ache or fractured bone. Sore is the type of pain you experience after something like a Charlie horse or a bruise.
What causes Menstrual type cramps and lower back pain during pregnancy?
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Is ectopic pregnancy a pregnancy in the correct position?
An ectopic pregnancy, or eccysis, is a complication of pregnancy in which the embryo implants outside the uterine cavity. With rare exceptions, ectopic pregnancies are not viable. Furthermore, they are dangerous for the mother, since internal haemorrhage is a life-threatening complication. Most ectopic pregnancies occur in the Fallopian tube (so-called tubal pregnancies), but implantation can also occur in the cervix, ovaries, andabdomen. An ectopic pregnancy is a potential medical emergency, and, if not treated properly, can lead to death. In a normal pregnancy, the fertilized egg enters the uterus and settles into the uterine lining where it has plenty of room to divide and grow. About 1% of pregnancies are in an ectopic location with implantation not occurring inside of the womb, and of these 98% occur in the Fallopian tubes. Detection of ectopic pregnancy in early gestation has been achieved mainly due to enhanced diagnostic capability. Despite all these notable successes in diagnostics and detection techniques ectopic pregnancy remains a source of serious maternal morbidity and mortality worldwide, especially in countries with poor prenatal care. In a typical ectopic pregnancy, the embryo adheres to the lining of the fallopian tube and burrows into the tubal lining. Most commonly this invades vessels and will cause bleeding. This intratubal bleeding hematosalpinx expels the implantation out of the tubal end as a tubal abortion. Tubal abortion is a common type of miscarriage. There is no inflammation of the tube in ectopic pregnancy. The pain is caused by prostaglandins released at the implantation site, and by free blood in the peritoneal cavity, which is a local irritant. Sometimes the bleeding might be heavy enough to threaten the health or life of the woman. Usually this degree of bleeding is due to delay in diagnosis, but sometimes, especially if the implantation is in the proximal tube (just before it enters the uterus), it may invade into the nearby Sampson artery, causing heavy bleeding earlier than usual. If left untreated, about half of ectopic pregnancies will resolve without treatment. These are the tubal abortions. The advent of methotrexate treatment for ectopic pregnancy has reduced the need for surgery; however, surgical intervention is still required in cases where the Fallopian tube has ruptured or is in danger of doing so. This intervention may be laparoscopic or through a larger incision, known as a laparotomy.
The biological name of the type of fertilization that takes place outside the female's body?
If it is outside the female body, it is called in vitro fertilization. If it occurs outside the uterus it is called an ectopic pregnancy.
Ectopic pregnancy?
DefinitionAn ectopic pregnancy is an abnormal pregnancy that occurs outside the womb (uterus). The baby (fetus) cannot survive, and often does not develop at all in this type of pregnancy.Alternative NamesTubal pregnancy; Cervical pregnancy; Abdominal pregnancyCauses, incidence, and risk factorsAn ectopic pregnancy occurs when a pregnancy starts outside the womb (uterus). The most common site for an ectopic pregnancy is within one of the tubes through which the egg passes from the ovary to the uterus (fallopian tube). However, in rare cases, ectopic pregnancies can occur in the ovary, stomach area, or cervix.An ectopic pregnancy is often caused by a condition that blocks or slows the movement of a fertilized egg through the fallopian tube to the uterus. This may be caused by a physical blockage in the tube by hormonal factors and by other factors, such as smoking.Most cases of scarring are caused by:Past ectopic pregnancyPast infection in the fallopian tubesSurgery of the fallopian tubesUp to 50% of women who have ectopic pregnancies have had swelling (inflammation) of the fallopian tubes (salpingitis) or pelvic inflammatory disease (PID).Some ectopic pregnancies can be due to:Birth defects of the fallopian tubesComplications of a ruptured appendixEndometriosisScarring caused by previous pelvic surgeryThe following may also increase the risk of ectopic pregnancy:Age over 35Having had many sexual partnersIn vitro fertilizationIn a few cases, the cause is unknown.Sometimes, a woman will become pregnant after having her tubes tied (tubal sterilization). Ectopic pregnancies are more likely to occur 2 or more years after the procedure, rather than right after it. In the first year after sterilization, only about 6% of pregnancies will be ectopic, but most pregnancies that occur 2 - 3 years after tubal sterilization will be ectopic.Ectopic pregnancy is also more likely in women who have:Had surgery to reverse tubal sterilization in order to become pregnantHad an intrauterine device (IUD) and became pregnant (very unlikely when IUDs are in place)Ectopic pregnancies occur in 1 in every 40 to 1 in every 100 pregnancies.SymptomsAbnormal vaginal bleedingAmenorrheaBreast tendernessLow back painMild cramping on one side of the pelvisNauseaPain in the lower abdomen or pelvic areaIf the area of the abnormal pregnancy ruptures and bleeds, symptoms may get worse. They may include:Feeling faint or actually faintingIntense pressure in the rectumPain that is felt in the shoulder areaSevere, sharp, and sudden pain in the lower abdomenInternal bleeding due to a rupture may lead to low blood pressure and fainting in around 1 out of 10 women.Signs and testsThe health care provider will do a pelvic exam, which may show tenderness in the pelvic area.Tests that may be done include:CuldocentesisHematocritPregnancy testQuantitative HCG blood testSerum progesterone levelTransvaginal ultrasound or pregnancy ultrasoundWhite blood countA rise in quantitative HCG levels may help tell a normal (intrauterine) pregnancy from an ectopic pregnancy. Women with high levels should have a vaginal ultrasound to identify a normal pregnancy.Other tests may be used to confirm the diagnosis, such as:D and CLaparoscopyLaparotomyTreatmentEctopic pregnancies cannot continue to birth (term). The developing cells must be removed to save the mother's life.You will need emergency medical help if the area of the ectopic pregnancy breaks open (ruptures). Rupture can lead to shock, an emergency condition. Treatment for shock may include:Blood transfusionFluids given through a veinKeeping warmOxygenRaising the legsIf there is a rupture, surgery (laparotomy) is done to stop blood loss. This surgery is also done to:Confirm an ectopic pregnancyRemove the abnormal pregnancyRepair any tissue damageIn some cases, the doctor may have to remove the fallopian tube.A minilaparotomy and laparoscopy are the most common surgical treatments for an ectopic pregnancy that has not ruptured. If the doctor does not think a rupture will occur, you may be given a medicine called methotrexate and monitored. You may have blood tests and liver function tests.Expectations (prognosis)One-third of women who have had one ectopic pregnancy are later able to have a baby. A repeated ectopic pregnancy may occur in one-third of women. Some women do not become pregnant again.The likelihood of a successful pregnancy depends on:The woman's ageWhether she has already had childrenWhy the first ectopic pregnancy occurredThe rate of death due to an ectopic pregnancy in the United States has dropped in the last 30 years to less than 0.1%.ComplicationsThe most common complication is rupture with internal bleeding that leads to shock. Death from rupture is rare.Calling your health care providerIf you have symptoms of ectopic pregnancy (especially lower abdominal pain or abnormal vaginal bleeding), call your health care provider. You can have an ectopic pregnancy if you are able to get pregnant (fertile) and are sexually active, even if you use birth control.PreventionMost forms of ectopic pregnancy that occur outside the fallopian tubes are probably not preventable. However, a tubal pregnancy (the most common type of ectopic pregnancy) may be prevented in some cases by avoiding conditions that might scar the fallopian tubes.The following may reduce your risk:Avoiding risk factors for pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) such as having many sexual partners, having sex without a condom, and getting sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)Early diagnosis and treatment of STDsEarly diagnosis and treatment of salpingitis and PIDStopping smokingReferencesHoury DE, Salhi BA. Acute complications of pregnancy. In: Marx JA, ed. Rosen's Emergency Medicine: Concepts and Clinical Practice. 7th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Mosby Elsevier;2009:chap 176.Lobo RA. Ectopic pregnancy: Etiology, pathology, diagnosis, management, fertility prognosis. In: Katz VL, Lentz GM, Lobo RA, Gershenson DM, eds. Comprehensive Gynecology. 5th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Mosby Elsevier;2007:chap 17.Barnhart KT. Ectopic pregnancy. N Engl J Med. 2009;361:379-387.
Is it normal to have pain in your right side like a side ache while pregnant?
Probably not. If your health in general is good. Pregnancy, especially in the later stages places great stress on the entire body. Muscle aches and pains are common. It is a good idea to consult your OB. whenever you are concerned about ANYTHING during a pregnancy.
Are you at risk if your last pregnancy was ectopic should you be nervous?
Hi, I have had a previous ectopic and currently want to try for another baby, this is some of the information which was given to me."Previous ectopic - about 10-20% of those attempting pregnancy after one ectopic will have another.""The risk of another ectopic depends on several factors, in particular the type of surgery that has taken place, the presence of any damage to the other tube and whether there were any difficulties conceiving first time around. Studies that compare removing the tube (salpingectomy) with opening it at the time of surgery and removing the pregnancy (salpingostomy) have found that when the other factors above have been controlled for, the risk of repeat ectopic is about 9% if the tube is removed and 12% if the tube is left behind. There is no difference in outcome whether the operation was an open one or key-hole surgery was used (laparoscopy), but recovery is certainly quicker with the key-hole option.s mentioned above, after having an ectopic pregnancy, a woman is at risk of it happening again (though it is more likely that the next pregnancy will be in the right place)."So I would say be cautious and discuss it with your Dr or Midwife before you try to get pregnant again, they will probably offer you early scanning to try and avert any problems early on in the pregnancy.Good Luck
Where I had a partial hysterectomy about 8 years ago is it possible for my boyfriend and i to have a baby?
It will depend upon the type of Partial Hysterectomy; sometimes this type of pregnancy is called Ectopic, if your ovaries have been left intact, you can ovulate and the fertilised egg can stay in the Fallopian tubes, this pregnancy is risky and can involve emergency surgeries/deliveries, but again it depends upon what type of Partial Hysterectomy.
