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If during the scan you see the sac in the womb is it an ectopic pregnancy?
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∙ 14y ago
It is possible to see a uterine sac, called a pseudo sac, with an ectopic pregnancy, but most likely there will be nothing in the uterus.
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What exactly does ectopic pregnancy mean?
An ectopic pregnancy is a uncommon pregnancy in which the pregnancy occurs outside of the womb. Most of the time the fetus (newborn) will not be able to develop and survive.
What is it called when you are pregnant but its in your tube not your womb?
It would be called an ectopic pregnancy.
Ectopic pregnancy occurs when?
When the egg attaches somewhere different than the womb.
If you have a current tubal pregnancy is it possible to make it a feasible pregnancy?
unfortunately no, a tubal (ectopic) pregnancy is a fetus growing OUTSIDE the womb, and the baby CANNOT be put INSIDE the womb.
what is ectophic pregnancy?
An ectopic pregnancy - is one where the embryo implants into the fallopian tube, instead of travelling successfully to the womb.
Can a women get pregnant with out womb?
Yes, but it is not very likely. There are rare cases where the fertilized egg implants in the fallopian tubes. This is called an ectopic pregnancy. The embryo will not very likely survive.
How does a etopic pregnancy happen?
An ectopic pregnancy occurs when the fertilised egg attaches itself outside the cavity of the uterus (womb). The majority of ectopic pregnancies are found in the Fallopian tubes. In rare cases, the egg attaches itself in one of the ovaries, the cervix (neck of the womb) or another organ within the pelvis. An ectopic pregnancy is not usually capable of surviving and in most instances an embryo is not developed. An ectopic pregnancy will spontaneously miscarry. The majority of women diagnosed will have to be operated on or treated with medication.
What is a hetrotopic pregnancy?
An Heterotopic pregnancy is a one in thirty three thousand chance of conceiving twins all be it one fetus is in the womb and the other fetus is ectopic.
You are eight week pregnant your ultasound showed an empty womb why is this?
could it be ectopic, though the scan should have picked up abnormalities. See your doctor.
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.
Does an ectopic pregnancy have to be terminated?
Yes. if a pregnancy has started outside the uterus it cannot survive and is extremely dangerous for the mother. Well, a baby cannot survive during an ectopic pregnancy. So the pregnancy will either be terminated or the baby will be lost before it is terminated.
Chances of giving birth with an ectopic pregnancy?
There is not enough room or environment for the healthy growth and delivery of a baby anywhere outside the womb. The fetus will not be able to develop normally. Most often, as the ectopic embryo starts to grow, it will burst the organ that contains it. While ectopic encompasses any organ outside of the womb, such as the opening of the cervix, etc., this is usually the fallopian tube (also known as a tubal pregnancy). Rupturing of an organ will cause bleeding, severe pain, and even death for the mother.
