Patient's question:
I don't know if I'm pregnant either. My period hasn't come for a while, and the bleeding has started to be irregular, with dark-colored blood. I also always feel pain in my lower abdomen. Could this be an ectopic pregnancy? If so, could you please tell me: what are the approximate causes of ectopic pregnancy?Doctor's answer:
Hello, let me explain how ectopic pregnancy occurs.1. Chronic pelvic inflammatory disease: Chronic pelvic inflammatory disease, especially tubal inflammation, is another important factor in the development of ectopic pregnancy. Because tubal inflammation can make the lumen narrow, making it difficult for the fertilized egg to enter the uterine cavity.
2. History of ectopic pregnancy: Women who have had ectopic pregnancy before have a high likelihood of experiencing it again. However, interestingly, when it recurs, it usually occurs in the contralateral fallopian tube.
3. Repeated induced abortions: With the continuous change of traditional concepts, premarital sexual behavior has led to an increase in induced abortions. Repeated induced abortions can easily cause ectopic pregnancy. The more frequent the induced abortions, the higher the chance of ectopic pregnancy occurring again. Therefore, no matter how pregnancy occurs, women should receive proper breastfeeding training to prevent the sudden onset of ectopic pregnancy.