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An ectopic pregnancy is an abnormal pregnancy that occur outside the uterus (womb). The baby can not survive.
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Symptoms
Abnormal vaginal bleeding (usually spotting; Amenorrhea (missed period; Breast tenderness; Low back pain; Mild cramping...
Causes
An ectopic pregnancy occurs when baby starts to develop outside the womb (uterus. The most common site for an ectopic p...
Tests
The health care provider will perform a pelvic exam, which may reveal tenderness in the pelvic area. A pregnancy test i...
Treatments
Ectopic pregnancies cannot continue to term (birth), so the developing cells must be removed to save the mother's life....
Alternative Therapies
Alternative treatment. Although there are herbal remedies for the temporary relief of the common symptoms of.
Complications
The most common complication is rupture with internal bleeding that leads to shock. Death from rupture is rare. Inferti...
Prevention
Most forms of ectopic pregnancy that occur outside the fallopian tubes are probably not preventable. However, a tubal p...
Doctor Specialties
A woman who has symptoms of ectopic pregnancy (especially lower abdominal pain or abnormal vaginal bleeding) should cal...
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