Patient's question:
I am 26 years old this year. I don't know if I am pregnant. The test strips didn't show anything, but I have missed my period and also have some pregnancy symptoms. Please ask: What are the early symptoms of ectopic pregnancy?Doctor's answer:
An embryo goes astray during its migration process, failing to reach the uterus and instead lingering elsewhere, which results in an ectopic pregnancy, also known as tubal pregnancy. The common causes of ectopic pregnancy include the following: chronic tubal inflammation, poor development or malformation of the fallopian tubes, which impairs the function of the tubes in implanting the embryo, making it difficult for the embryo to reach the uterine cavity smoothly; endometriosis patients, pelvic inflammatory disease patients, individuals with pelvic masses, those who have had tubal ligation followed by reversal, and individuals with a history of ectopic pregnancy or repeated induced abortions. If a person has a history of ectopic pregnancy, they need to be cautious to prevent another occurrence during the next pregnancy. Before the next pregnancy, it is necessary to undergo a hysterosalpingogram (HSG) one week after the menstrual cycle ends to check the patency of the fallopian tubes. If the fallopian tubes are patent, it can help prevent the recurrence of ectopic pregnancy.