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Causes Of Ectopic Pregnancy

Pregnancy comes with its own risks and complications along with the unlimited happiness and joy. Pregnancy occurs when an egg from the ovary undergo fertilisation with a sperm. The joining of egg and sperm takes place inside the fallopian tubes attached from each ovary to the uterus. In normal pregnancies, once the egg has been fertilized it moves to the uterus and is attached to the walls where development proceeds on the foetus, which grows into a baby.

In case of ectopic pregnancy the fertilized egg fails to reach the uterus, usually attaching itself to the fallopian tubes. When the egg gets attached to any portions other than uterus, it is called ectopic pregnancy. Out of these ectopic pregnancy in fallopian tube is the most common one and this cannot be reverted to normal pregnancies. The growing foetus will not have the required space or environment to grow properly and will burst the tubes and will lead to internal bleeding.

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The only thing to be done in such cases is to get rid of it so as to avoid fatalities. Below we may discuss some causes, signs and symptoms of ectopic pregnancy.

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Cilial damage: The fallopian tubes are full of hair like growth known as cilia, which takes the fertilized egg into the uterus. If there is any damage to the cilia it will reflect on the causes, signs and symptoms of ectopic pregnancy.

Pelvic inflammatory disease: PID is caused by various reasons and is considered among the causes, signs and symptoms of ectopic pregnancy. The bacteria causing PID can lead to damage of the fallopian tubes leading to ectopic pregnancy.

Previous history: If you are already a victim of ectopic pregnancy, the chances for you to repeat history are very high. Your history can be considered as causes, signs and symptoms of ectopic pregnancy.

Surgery: If you have had surgery of fallopian tubes the causes of ectopic pregnancy symptoms are going to be high. The scar tissue can lead to damage of the cilia leading to cilia damage, which in turn will cause ectopic pregnancy.

Fertility treatments: Fertility treatments like in-vitro fertilisation can increase the risk of ectopic pregnancy. Medication to stimulate ovulation is also considered as causes of ectopic pregnancy symptoms.

Contraception: Many contraception techniques like intrauterine devices can be considered as causes of ectopic pregnancy symptoms. It usually occurs when these techniques fail to stop a pregnancy.

Endometriosis: This is a case when the tissues of the walls of the uterus are found outside the uterus. It is one among the causes of ectopic pregnancy symptoms. It causes scarring of the fallopian tubes and disrupts the normal pelvic anatomy.

Multiple sexual partners: It is also among the causes of ectopic pregnancy symptoms. Constant changing of sexual partners can lead to sexually transmitted diseases, which may put forward ectopic pregnancy as a complication.

Smoking: Again another unhealthy habit! Pregnant women are asked to quit smoking for the health of the foetus. But, quit it even before your pregnancy as this is also one among the causes of ectopic pregnancy symptoms.

Overage: Age is another among the causes of ectopic pregnancy symptoms. If a woman falls pregnant after 35 years of age, the risk of her falling prey to an ectopic pregnancy is very high.

Story first published: Thursday, March 27, 2014, 16:32 [IST]
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