{"version":"1.0","provider_name":"Glossary","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary","author_name":"Glossary","author_url":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/author\/adminglossary\/","title":"Ectopic pregnancy - Definition of Ectopic pregnancy","type":"rich","width":600,"height":338,"html":"<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"cJrVcZxOvV\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/ectopic-pregnancy\/\">Ectopic pregnancy<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" src=\"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/ectopic-pregnancy\/embed\/#?secret=cJrVcZxOvV\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" title=\"&#8220;Ectopic pregnancy&#8221; &#8212; Glossary\" data-secret=\"cJrVcZxOvV\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\"><\/iframe><script>\n\/*! 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A woman who has previously had an operation on or infection in the fallopian tubes is at increased risk for having an ectopic pregnancy; use of an IUD, congenital abnormalities, use of some kinds of birth-control pills, and earlier attempted sterilization may also increase risk.Abnormal pregnancy, occurring in about 2% of all pregnancies, in which the fertilized egg (conceptus, embryo) implants out-side of the uterus, most often (90%) in the fallopian tube (tubal pregnancy) but occasionally in the ovary (ovarian pregnancy) or abdominal cavity (abdominal pregnancy). As the embryo develops the tube ruptures or other complications arise, usually causing hemorrhage and requiring immediate surgery. Also called extrauterine pregnancy.Development of the fetus outside the uterus, usually in one of the fallopian tubes.A condition in which a fertilized egg implants outside the uterus. Most ectopic pregnancies occur in the fallopian tubes, but can occur (less often) on the ovaries, cervix, and in the abdominal cavity. Some factors increase a woman\u2019s risk of having an ectopic pregnancy, including inflammation of the fallopian tubes (known as salpingitis), damage to tissues inside a tube, previous tubal surgery, or use of an intrauterine device.The development of a fetus at a site other than in the womb. This may happen if the fertilized egg cell remains in the ovary or in the fallopian tube, leading to the womb, or if it lodges in the free abdominal cavity. The most common type of ectopic pregnancy is a tubal (or oviducal) pregnancy, which occurs in fallopian tubes that become blocked or inflamed. The growth of the fetus may cause the tube to burst and bleed. In most cases the fetus dies within three months of conception and is absorbed into the woman's body. However, development sometimes continues to a stage at which a live baby can be delivered by cesarean section.An ectopic pregnancy most commonly develops in the fallopian tube. Occasionally it may occur in an ovary, and rarely in the uterine cervix or the abdominal cavity. Around one in 200 pregnant women have an ectopic gestation, often due to previous pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) including chlamydia. The first symptoms usually appear during the first two months of pregnancy, perhaps before the woman realises she is pregnant. Severe lower abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding are common presenting symptoms.Extrauterine implantation of a fertilized ovum, usually in the fallopian tubes, but occasionally in the peritoneum, ovary, or other locations. Ectopic implantation occurs in about 1 of every 150 pregnancies. Symptoms usually occur between 6 and 12 weeks after conception.The condition that occurs when a blastocyst becomes implanted in the fallopian tube or elsewhere in the abdomen instead of in the uterus.A pregnancy in which the fertilized egg implants outside the uterus, usually within a fallopian tube, and begins to develop there.A gestation in which the fertilized egg has attached itself outside the uterus, typically occurring in the Fallopian tubes. However, in certain instances, the pregnancy may implant in the ovary or abdominal region. A ruptured ectopic pregnancy is considered a medical emergency.An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a pregnancy establishes itself outside the uterus, often within a fallopian tube, but occasionally within an ovary, the abdominal space, or the cervix (the uterus' neck). As the pregnancy progresses, it can harm nearby tissues, leading to severe bleeding. Due to its potential to endanger life, immediate medical intervention is necessary when an ectopic pregnancy is identified.A fertilized egg might get lodged in the fallopian tube if there's an inherent irregularity of the tube or if the tube has experienced any kind of damage. The most common causes of such damage are pelvic infections (refer to pelvic inflammatory disease) or surgical procedures performed on the fallopian tubes. Certain forms of contraception, such as some intrauterine devices (IUDs) and progestogen-only pills, have also been linked to an increased risk of ectopic pregnancy.Most ectopic pregnancies are detected within the initial two months, frequently before the woman is even aware of her pregnancy. The typical symptoms encompass intense lower abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding. If there's internal bleeding, symptoms could manifest as signs of shock, such as pale skin, perspiration, and lightheadedness.The diagnosis is typically established through a transvaginal ultrasound examination, which involves the insertion of an ultrasound probe into the vagina. This diagnosis can be further confirmed via laparoscopy, an internal examination technique that utilizes a visual inspection instrument.When the diagnosis is made early, methotrexate, a specific drug, might be a treatment option. However, in most instances, a surgical intervention, often involving minimally invasive techniques, is performed to eliminate the embryo (which is typically no longer alive), the placenta, and any damaged tissue at the location of the pregnancy. In cases of substantial blood loss, blood transfusions could be required. If the affected fallopian tube is beyond repair, it may need to be removed.Even after the removal of one fallopian tube, a normal pregnancy remains a possibility, albeit with a slightly diminished probability of conception. For women who have both tubes damaged, in vitro fertilization may be necessary to facilitate a pregnancy within the uterus.A pregnancy that develops either in the abdominal cavity or in the Fallopian tube, rather than in the uterus.A pregnancy occurring outside the uterus. It occasionally happens that, due to a kink or obstruction in the Fallopian tube, the fertilized egg, unable to pass the obstruction, continues to grow where it is. This can only continue for a short time before it ruptures the Fallopian tube, causing an internal hemorrhage and requiring urgent surgical operation. The symptoms are severe lower abdominal pain, mainly with the passage of some blood from the vagina, and vomiting and collapse in a woman who has missed one or two menstrual periods. The differential diagnosis is always between ectopic pregnancy and early abortion. In early abortion the bleeding is more severe and occurs before the pain; in ectopic pregnancy the pain is severe and comes on first, bleeding from the vagina is slight, and the patient very rapidly becomes surgically shocked and collapsed. Also called extra-uterine pregnancy."}