Patient's question:
Doctor, hello. Recently, among the several sisters who have been preparing for pregnancy with us, one got pregnant. However, when she went for an ultrasound examination in the second month, it was discovered that it was an ectopic pregnancy growing on the ovary, requiring surgery to remove it. Will she be unable to become a mother in the future? When does ectopic pregnancy typically recur after becoming pregnant?Doctor's answer:
Your little sister is pregnant, but upon a thorough examination, it was discovered to be an ectopic pregnancy. This is a type of ectopic pregnancy, and if it is not treated promptly with surgery, it can lead to severe bleeding and even endanger her life. However, it only involves removing a small part of the ovary along with the early pregnancy mass—it is not necessary to remove the entire ovary on that side. Additionally, the other ovary is normal, so there is no need to worry too much. She can still get pregnant in the future.The timing of the rupture of an ectopic pregnancy depends on factors such as the location of the early pregnancy, the growth speed of the fertilized egg, and the intensity of physical activity.