ectopic pregnancy

what is an ectopic pregnancy?

when the egg implants somewhere other than the uterine wall
when does a ectopic pregnancy present?

around 6-8 weeks gestation
what is usually missed in the women?

usually only one missed period
what are the risks factors?
- previous
- previous surgery on the uterine tube
- an intra uterine contraceptive device fitted
- sterilisation or reversal of sterilisation
- endometriosis
- previous infections (pelvis inflammatory disease, chlamydia, gonorrhoea)
what are the typical signs of an ectopic preg?
- acute localised, lower abdominal pain
- vaginal bleeding or spotting- may present as brownish discharge
- amenorrhoea
- signs of blood loss within the abdomen with tachycardia and skin coolness
what are the atypical signs of a ectopic preg?
- shoulder tip pain
- nausea, vomiting and unusual bowel symptoms
- unexplained dizziness and fainting
what pain relief can be given to a women with a ? ectopic preg?
- paracetamol
- entonox

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ectopic pregnancy

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ectopic pregnancy

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2019-05-14T10:19:40Z