Patient's question:
I am 29 years old. A while ago, I noticed that my period hadn't come for several days, so I used a pregnancy test and got two lines. However, a few days later, I had some spotting. After checking, it was an ectopic pregnancy. What are the causes of ectopic pregnancy in women?Doctor's answer:
From the earliest artificial insemination to the current use of ovulation-stimulating drugs, as well as procedures like in vitro fertilization-embryo transfer (IVF-ET) or gamete intrafallopian transfer (GIFT), ectopic pregnancy can recur, with an incidence rate of approximately 5%, which is higher than the general incidence rate of ectopic pregnancy due to other causes. The risk factors associated with this include preoperative tubal inflammation, a history of pelvic surgery, technical factors related to embryo transfer, the number and quality of embryos transferred, hormonal environment, and excessive volume of transfer fluid during embryo transfer. Patients should develop good daily habits, maintain regular sleep schedules, avoid smoking and alcohol, and increase physical exercise to enhance their immunity and prevent recurrence of the condition.