On Ruptured Ectopic Pregnancy?

Sophia Al-Mansoor
Sophia Al-Mansoor
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Almost All Ectopic Pregnancies—More Than 90%—Occur in a Fallopian Tube. as the Pregnancy Grows, It Can Cause the Tube to Burst (Rupture). a Rupture Can Cause...

On Ruptured Ectopic Pregnancy?

Almost all ectopic pregnancies—more than 90%—occur in a fallopian tube. As the pregnancy grows, it can cause the tube to burst (rupture). A rupture can cause major internal bleeding. This can be a life-threatening emergency that needs immediate surgery.

What are the signs of ruptured ectopic pregnancy?

Sudden, severe abdominal or pelvic pain. Dizziness or fainting. Pain in the lower back. Pain in the shoulders (due to leakage of blood into the abdomen affecting the diaphragm)
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Symptoms
  • Pain during intercourse.
  • Irregular vaginal bleeding or spotting.
  • Cramping or pain on one side, or in the lower abdomen.
  • Rapid heartbeat.

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What are the complications of ruptured ectopic pregnancy?

The most common complication is rupture with internal bleeding which may lead to hypovolemic shock. In the first trimester, ectopic pregnancy is the most common cause of pregnancy-related deaths and 10% of maternal deaths may be due to ectopic pregnancy.

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