Does ectopic pregnancy require curettage?

Ectopic pregnancy is a common disease among women. Simply put, it means that the fertilized egg does not implant in the uterus. In such an ectopic pregnancy, the pregnancy must be terminated. We know that general abortion surgery requires a curettage. The main purpose of the curettage is to remove the embryonic tissue inside the uterus. So, does ectopic pregnancy require curettage treatment? Below we will introduce you to the relevant issues of curettage for ectopic pregnancy in detail.

Ectopic pregnancy does not require uterine curettage. If you need to do it, the doctor would have told you to do it long ago. Ectopic pregnancy is generally harmless after conservative treatment, so don't be too nervous. In your case, if you want to get pregnant again, it is best to do a tubal intubation to make sure the tubal is unobstructed before getting pregnant.

The purpose of curettage (extravagance) surgery: 1. Diagnostic biopsy. 2. Treat irregular uterine bleeding. 3. Remove embryonic tissue (used for artificial abortion or treatment of incomplete spontaneous abortion).

Curettage is suitable for

1. Menstrual disorders, those who need to understand the changes in the endometrium and its response to sex hormones; * Excessive menstrual bleeding

2. Vaginal bleeding after sexual intercourse

3. Infertility: you need to know whether you have ovulation or not.

4. Endometrial polyps

5. Uterine fibroids

6. Early diagnosis of uterine cancer

7. Early diagnosis of cervical cancer

8. Endometrial hyperplasia

9. Intrauterine device incarceration

10. Artificial abortion

11. Incomplete spontaneous abortion

Curettage and dilation procedure

General or local anesthesia; use a vaginal speculum to expose the cervix; disinfect the cervix; paralyze the cervical canal (unconventional); dilate the cervix with a rod-shaped cervical dilator; insert a thin metal rod with a scraper on the end into the uterine cavity; scrape out the endometrium and send it for pathological examination.

Post-operative care after curettage

Curettage has very low risks and can stop bleeding and help diagnose diseases including infection, cancer, infertility, and other conditions. Normally, once the patient feels well enough (usually the same day), they can resume normal activities. Vaginal bleeding, lower abdominal cramps and back pain may occur for several days after the operation. Painkillers can be taken to relieve the pain. The use of internal menstrual tampons is not recommended for several weeks, and sexual intercourse is not recommended for several days.

The above is an explanation of whether ectopic pregnancy requires curettage. It can be seen that ectopic pregnancy surgery is different from artificial abortion surgery. Only the termination of ectopic pregnancy surgery is required. It should be noted that if a female friend has undergone curettage, she must go to the hospital for relevant treatment in time and follow the doctor's instructions on medication.