TUBAL PREGNANCY

In an ectopic pregnancy, the fertilized egg attaches someplace other than the uterus most often in the fallopian tube. This is why it is called tubal pregnancy.

If the egg keeps growing in the fallopian tube, it will burst the tube and cause heavy bleeding that could be deadly.

CAUSE: Due to damage in the fallopian tube, the fertilized egg have trouble passing through the tube and implanted in the tube itself. It is due to smoking, pelvic inflammatory disease or surgery in the fallopian tubes.

KEY SIGNS: Pelvic pain sharp on one side and vaginal bleeding.

DIAGNOSIS: A pelvic exam to check the size of the uterus.

IF THERE IS AN ECTOPIC PREGNANCY, IT IS NECESSARY TO END IT BEFORE IT CAUSES DANGEROUS PROBLEMS.