Ectopic pregnancy refers to the phenomenon where the fertilized egg implants and develops outside the uterus. The phenomenon of ectopic pregnancy is becoming increasingly common, but it also poses great harm to female friends. After confirming ectopic pregnancy, it is necessary to thoroughly treat it to avoid leaving sequelae that may affect future pregnancies. So what are the symptoms of ectopic pregnancy? What are the treatment methods? How long after the cure of ectopic pregnancy can one conceive again?
1. Symptoms of ectopic pregnancy
Women of childbearing age who have expired menstrual periods may sometimes experience early pregnancy symptoms such as anorexia and nausea, indicating pregnancy but sudden lower abdominal pain that persists or recurs. This may be accompanied by discomfort such as nausea, vomiting, and anal prolapse. In severe cases, the patient may have pale complexion, cold sweat, cold limbs, and even fainting or shock. Some patients may experience irregular vaginal bleeding, usually less than their menstrual flow (be careful not to mistake this for menstruation). Therefore, the typical symptoms of ectopic pregnancy can be summarized into three major symptoms, namely: amenorrhea, abdominal pain, and vaginal bleeding.
2. Conservative treatment methods for ectopic pregnancy
There are two conservative treatment methods for ectopic pregnancy: one is to kill the embryo by intramuscular injection of methotrexate when the embryo has not fully developed before the ectopic pregnancy ruptures. However, because ectopic pregnancy does not show obvious symptoms and is easily misdiagnosed, a large number of ectopic pregnancy patients only discover it when the embryo has developed to a certain extent, and conservative treatment during this period is meaningless. The other is laparoscopic surgery. Although it is a kind of surgery, it is a minimally invasive surgery, which can also be regarded as a conservative treatment method. It has the advantages of less trauma, rapid postoperative recovery and fewer surgical complications. The therapeutic effect of using this method is worthy of recognition, as it can be cured in one go. Moreover, due to its minimal trauma and the difficulty of pelvic organ adhesion in postoperative patients, it does not affect women's ability to conceive again. It has become the preferred method for women who have fertility requirements.
3. How long after ectopic pregnancy surgery can one become pregnant
Generally, after treatment for ectopic pregnancy. As long as the body fully recovers, pregnancy can be achieved. However, in order to ensure the health of female friends and avoid the recurrence of ectopic pregnancy, it is best to go to the hospital for fallopian tube imaging examination before pregnancy. Hysterosalpingography can detect whether the fallopian tubes are unobstructed and check for gynecological inflammations such as peritonitis and pelvic inflammatory disease. The best time for examination is to undergo conservative treatment for ectopic pregnancy, and to conceive six months after the ectopic pregnancy is cured.
After conservative treatment, special attention should be paid in daily life to facilitate the recovery of women's bodies, such as paying attention to hygiene during menstruation, regularly changing sanitary pads, and cleaning the external genitalia to avoid infection.
