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Dec 7 2011

Tubal Pregnancy – What to Watch For After a Tubal Reversal Surgery

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There are many things that can go wrong in a normal pregnancy situation. However for a woman who has had a tubal reversal surgery this can be a big concern. This is because the complication of tubal pregnancy can be a real possibility. After tubal reversal, the chance of a tubal pregnancy is 10 - 15%.

In a normal pregnancy, the fertilized egg will travel down the fallopian tube into the uterus so that it can attach itself and begin growing. However, in a tubal pregnancy (also called an ectopic pregnancy) the fertilized egg attaches itself somewhere else.

Many times this means that it can attach in the actual fallopian tube itself. Many people do not realize that it can also attach in other incorrect places such as the cervix and belly area.

When a woman learns that she has a positive pregnancy test after tubal reversal, she may be elated and overjoyed. While this is a great thing, she also needs to be cautious about making sure to see her doctor regularly and early on in the process. Dr. Gary Berger, a noted tubal reversal surgeon, recommends that the pregnancy is monitored with HCG blood tests about twice a week at first just to make sure things are progressing in a normal way.

Also, it is recommended that a women have a vaginal ultrasound when her HCG level reaches 1500. This is because the vaginal ultrasound will show the gestation sac in the uterus if the pregnancy is normal. If there is no sac, the doctor will need to perform additional HCG blood tests for a few days until it reaches 2500 and then do another ultrasound.

If the pregnancy is normal, the yolk sac should be seen at this point. If nothing can be seen, there is a good chance that there is either a tubal pregnancy or a blighted ovum. Halting a tubal pregnancy is very important because it cannot lead to a successful or healthy outcome for the mother or the embryo.

Tubal pregnancy can be a dangerous situation in the case of a rupture, so it is important that a woman inform her doctor as soon as she has a positive pregnancy test so that he can monitor her for this possibility if she has had a tubal reversal.

Tubal Pregnancy - What to Watch For After a Tubal Reversal Surgery

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May 11 2011

Ectopic Pregnancy: One of the Complications Of Pregnancies

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Ectopic pregnancy is one of the pregnancy complications that may occur in some women. the fertilized ovum travels from the fallopian tubule and gets implanted in the uterine lining during a normal pregnancy. in ectopic pregnancy, the fertilized ovum is not implanted in the uterine lining, but may get implanted in the ovary, fallopian tubule, abdomen, cervix or any other part of the pelvic area.

The fact that the pregnancy occurs outside the uterus in an organ that is not conducive to its development, ensures that such pregnancies cannot develop into a birth. the pregnancy is considered a high risk, as the organ that the ovum has implanted in, can burst, which can cause internal bleeding which could have a grim outlook. more often, the pregnancy occurs in the fallopian tube, due to it being blocked or damaged. this is why such a pregnancy is also referred to as a tubal pregnancy. in most women, such pregnancies result in a spontaneous abortion, but in some, clinical intervention may be required.

Causes of Ectopic Pregnancy

It is said that, those who have pelvic inflammatory disease and those who have suffered tubal damage due to surgery, scar tissue are more prone to suffering from ectopic pregnancy. Endometrioses can also be another cause. the cells from the uterine lining may get detached in some cases and get attached to other organs outside the uterus. Those who are using invitro fertilization may also be at risk. Those who have a history of such pregnancies also are under the high risk category.

How it Is Diagnosed

The women who have ectopic pregnancy have similar pregnancy symptoms as those with a normal pregnancy. the symptoms may include sore breasts, nausea, frequent urination and missed period. They may however have to watch out for other symptoms, such as pain in the abdomen and the shoulders. the pain may be sharp and stabbing, concentrated on one side of the pelvic area. Other symptoms include vaginal spotting, dizziness and there may also be low back pain. some women experience pain while having a bowel movement. Most women have severe pain in the lower abdomen and heavy bleeding.

Diagnosis can be done by an examination done by the doctor, who can identify smaller uterine size than normal as well as the abnormal swellings. in most cases, a laparoscopy or a Laparotomy is done to solve the problem. in some women, only the pregnancy sac is removed, while in others, the entire tubule is removed. this is one of the dreaded pregnancy problems that some have to deal with.

It is therefore advised that, pregnant women read as many books and journals they can in order to stay informed. it is a fact that though there may be a risk for a repeat ectopic pregnancy, the chances are that the women go on to have a normal pregnancy and childbirth the next time.

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Jun 28 2010

What is Ectopic Pregnancy and Why is it So Dangerous?

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There are many things that women find themselves worrying about when they learn that they are pregnant. It's true that there are many complications that can happen during pregnancy such as gestational diabetes or problems regulating blood pressure. However, early after finding out she is pregnant, one of the very first complications that can happen is that a woman finds out she actually is experiencing an ectopic pregnancy.

The simple definition of an ectopic pregnancy is when the embryo implants itself outside of their uterus. The only place that's safe and healthy for an embryo to implant is on the uterine wall. Therefore, ectopic pregnancies are not viable and can present a danger to the mother. for example, internal bleeding is one complication that commonly happens if a woman does not terminate the ectopic pregnancy in time.

Most ectopic pregnancies actually occur inside of the fallopian tube. this type of pregnancy is commonly called a tubal pregnancy. However, there are other areas that embryos have been known to implant such as the abdomen, cervix, and ovaries. An ectopic pregnancy is an emergency situation and must be treated quickly. It can be a fatal condition if a woman does not have it treated in time.

If left untreated, about half of the ectopic pregnancies will actually resolve without any treatment whatsoever. However, it is too dangerous to believe that an ectopic pregnancy will treat itself. A woman should definitely seek medical counsel to find out whether or not she needs a particular medication that can reduce the chance that she would have to have surgery. some women end up losing one of their tubes if the embryo is implanted there and they have waited too long to seek medical assistance.

An interesting thing to note is that although an ectopic pregnancy is normally not viable, there have been rare instances where live baby has been delivered as a result of an abdominal one. this typically means that the placenta sat on the abdominal organs and was able to somehow get a good blood supply. However, this puts a great as risk on the mother's life because the placenta has commonly attached to her internal organs and can cause major hemorrhage and bleeding after the baby is removed.

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