ECTOPIC PREGNANCY
ECTOPIC (EXTRA-UTERINE) PREGNANCY Ectopic pregnancy also called extrauterine pregnancy is when a fertilized egg grows outside a woman's uterus somewhere else in their belly. It can cause life treating and needs medical care right away. In more than 90% of cases, the egg implants in a fallopian tube this is called a tubal pregnancy. ECTOPIC PREGNANCY SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS: Most of the time, an ectopic pregnancy happens within the first few weeks of pregnancy. The woman might not even know that she is pregnant and may not notice any problems Early sign of a topic pregnancy include: * Light vaginal bleeding and pelvic pain *Sharp abdominal cramps *Pain on one side of the body *Dizziness or weakness * Pain in the shoulder, neck or rectum * Upset stomach and vomiting. ECTOPIC PREGNANCY CAUSES AND RISK FACTORS: The woman may never know why she has an ectopic pregnancy. One cause could be a damaged fallopian tube. It could keep the fertilized egg from getting into her uterus. A wo