Patient's question:
I and my husband have been actively trying to conceive. A few weeks ago, I found out I was pregnant using a pregnancy test, and just like a normal pregnancy, my period stopped. However, my HCG levels were very low. The doctor suspected it might be an ectopic pregnancy. I am really worried now. Could you please tell me: What causes ectopic pregnancy?Doctor's answer:
Chronic tubo-ovarian inflammation can cause adhesion of the tubal mucosal folds, leading to lumen stenosis, mucosal destruction, ciliary defects in the epithelium, adhesion around the fallopian tubes, and complete distortion of the tubal shape. This affects the normal movement and passage of the oocyte in the fallopian tubes and is a major cause of ectopic pregnancy. Abnormal development of the fallopian tubes, such as prolonged tubes, poor muscle layer development, absence of mucosal cilia, double tubes, or additional fimbriae, can also be causes of ectopic pregnancy. Ectopic pregnancy is a gynecological disease that is prone to occur. During treatment, women need to pay attention to self-care, especially in terms of hygiene. It is recommended that patients avoid sexual activity during treatment and maintain good hygiene. Finally, we wish female patients a speedy recovery!