Ectopic Pregnancy Symptoms WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Ectopic Pregnancy Symptoms
An ectopic pregnancy is a complication of pregnancy in which the fertilized ovum is implanted in any tissue other than the uterine wall. Most ectopic pregnancies occur in the Fallopian tube (so-called tubal pregnancies), but implantation can also occur in the cervix, ovaries, and abdomen. The early signs are pain in the lower abdomen and inflammation, pain while urinating and while having a bowel movement, or vaginal bleeding. ...read more from Wikipedia
Fast Facts:
- It occurs between the range of 5 to 8 weeks after the last normal menstrual period.1
- 50% of women who have ectopic pregnancies have had salpingitis or pelvic inflammatory disease.2
- Women who have had surgery to reverse tubal sterilization also have an increased risk of ectopic pregnancy.2
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Research Notes References
- ↑ Wikipedia: Symptoms
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Ectopic Pregnancy:Symptoms
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- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Symptoms Of Ectopic Pregnancy
- Last update: Nov. 21, 2008
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