He feels nauseous in the morning, craves salty, and the pregnancy test gave a positive result, but something went wrong. According to statistics, 2% of pregnancies are ectopic.
Instructions
Step 1
In addition to the usual symptoms that mark the beginning of pregnancy - the absence of menstruation, toxicosis and enlargement of the mammary glands, ectopic, or ectopic, pregnancy is often accompanied by severe pain and even colic in the lower abdomen, smearing secretions. In addition, body temperature may rise, dizziness and weakness may appear, and sometimes even fainting may occur. Do not postpone the visit to the doctor if you feel these alarming symptoms.
Step 2
The doctor will conduct an examination, give a referral for an ultrasound scan, since only it can detect an ectopic pregnancy. With the vaginal research method, the ultrasound doctor will determine its signs as early as 4-5 weeks. Despite the fact that the embryo itself at this time may not be visible, an experienced specialist will most likely notice a seal in the fallopian tube, an accumulation of fluid in the posterior space and a smaller than it should be, the size of the uterus itself. With a conventional ultrasound examination, the embryo is clearly visible from 6-7 weeks of pregnancy.
Step 3
During pregnancy (both normal and ectopic), the placenta secretes a hormone: chorionic gonadotropin (hCG). Get a blood test for hCG. It is believed that during a normal pregnancy, in contrast to an ectopic pregnancy, the indicators of this hormone are higher. But, be that as it may, this study is designed to confirm pregnancy, if the ultrasound does not visualize any of its signs.
Step 4
Unfortunately, doctors will only be able to offer you surgical treatment - laparoscopy. This is a gentle method of removing the embryo from the fallopian tube, an operation that does not require an incision of the peritoneum and is performed using special optical equipment. The main thing after surgery is to carry out anti-inflammatory therapy to prevent recurrence of an ectopic pregnancy. By the way, the next pregnancy should be planned no earlier than six months later.
