An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg implants and grows outside the main cavity of the uterus. An ectopic pregnancy most often occurs in the fallopian tube. Sometimes, an ectopic pregnancy occurs in other parts of the body, such as the ovary, abdominal cavity or cervix. Light vaginal bleeding, pelvic pain, nausea and vomiting, pain on one side of the body, dizziness, weakness, sharp abdominal cramps etc are some of the symptoms of ectopic pregnancy. Get the best treatment for ectopic pregnancy from Srishti Hospital, Pondicherry.

1. All About
Ectopic
Pregnancy
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2. Ectopic Pregnancy
An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg implants and
grows outside the main cavity of the uterus. An ectopic pregnancy
most often occurs in the fallopian tube. Sometimes, an ectopic
pregnancy occurs in other parts of the body, such as the ovary,
abdominal cavity or cervix.
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3. Symptoms
Light vaginal bleeding
Pelvic pain
Nausea and vomiting with pain
Sharp abdominal cramps
Pain on one side of the body
Dizziness or weakness
Pain on the shoulder, neck or
rectum
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4. Causes
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
Sexually-transmitted diseases
Scarring from previous pelvic surgeries
History of ectopic pregnancy
Unsuccessful tubal ligation or tubal
ligation reversal
Use of fertility drugs
Infertility treatments such as IVF
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5. When To Seek Immediate
Medical Help?
Seek immediate medical help if you are experiencing these
symptoms:
Lightheadedness
Dizziness
Pale complexion
Sweaty
Fast heartbeat
Severe abdominal pain such that
the woman can't stand up
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6. Prevention
There's no way to prevent an ectopic pregnancy, but here are some
ways to decrease your risk:
Reduce your risk of sexually
transmitted infections.
Get quick treatment for infections.
Quit smoking
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7. Treatment
Medications: If your fallopian
tube hasn’t ruptured, an
injection of methotrexate can
stop the cells from growing and
the bosy will absob them.
Surgery: In other cases surgery
is required. The most common
is laparoscopy.
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8. Ectopic Pregnancy Treatment
In Pondicherry
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9. Srishti Hospital
No. 16, Pondicherry-Vilianur main road
Thattakutai, Moolakulam
Pondicherry-605010
Fixed Land Phone: 04132970555
Emergency number: 98437 18019 /
97519 74330
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