Ectopic Pregnancy (Extrauterine Pregnancy) - Symptoms, Causes, and Doctors- My Mediland

About- An ectopic pregnancy also called extrauterine pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg implants and grows outside the main cavity of the uterus (mostly occur in the fallopian tube).

Symptoms-

A missed period

Abdominal pain

Abnormal vaginal bleeding

Breast tenderness

Discomfort during passing stool or urine

Dizziness

Fainting

Nausea

Pelvic pain

Shoulder or neck pain

Probable causes and risk factors are

Abnormal development of the fertilized egg

Birth defects

Chlamydia

Endometriosis

Genetic abnormalities

Gonorrhea

History of infertility

Hormonal Imbalance

In vitro fertilization (IVF) or similar treatments

Medical conditions that affect the fallopian tubes and reproductive organs

Pelvic inflammatory disease

Previous ectopic pregnancy

Prior fallopian tube surgery

Smoking

Tubal ligation

Specialist to visit
Gynecologist and Obstetrician

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References-
https://en.wikipedia.org
https://www.mayoclinic.org
https://www.healthline.com
https://www.webmd.com
https://www.acog.org
https://www.medicinenet.com
https://www.nhs.uk
https://americanpregnancy.org