Women's health: Tubal pregnancy its symptoms
The most commonly sites of ectopic pregnancy are fallopian tubes. It can also occur in cervix, cornu of uterus or at the scar site.
Post by on Sunday, August 29, 2021
The most commonly sites of ectopic pregnancy are fallopian tubes. It can also occur in cervix, cornu of uterus or at the scar site.
Tubal pregnancy is the most common among ectopic pregnancy
If not diagnosed timely it can lead to a dangerous condition like tubal abortion or tubal rupture wherein there will be massive bleeding in the abdominal cavity (haemoperitoneum) which can even lead to shock.
So, its important to seek emergency medical help if you have any signs or symptoms of an ectopic pregnancy including severe abdominal or pelvic pain accompanied by vaginal bleeding, extreme lightheadedness or fainting and shoulder pain after your missed periods. It can be diagnosed by Ultrasound and Beta HCG levels.
Dr Rizwana Habib
Professor Gyne and Obstetrics and
Head of the Unit at LD Hospital Srinagar
