What is the probability of a second ectopic pregnancy?

Ectopic pregnancy is a relatively dangerous symptom. This symptom can cause the fetus to not implant in the uterus, thus causing threatened abortion and fetal malformations. Therefore, when an ectopic pregnancy occurs, we need to perform surgery to clean the uterus. Generally, ectopic pregnancy is impossible when the fallopian tubes are normally unobstructed, so we can check the woman's vaginal health when preparing for pregnancy.

What is the probability of a second ectopic pregnancy?

If you have had an ectopic pregnancy, it is recommended that you go to the hospital for an ultrasound to see if this is caused by blockage of the fallopian tubes. If the fallopian tubes are open normally. Generally speaking, there is no possibility of ectopic pregnancy. However, this situation is not absolute, so under normal circumstances, the probability of a second ectopic pregnancy is hard to say.

What to do if you have an ectopic pregnancy for the second time?

If the conditions for conservative treatment are met, at least one operation can be avoided, and patients who may require a second operation should be considered first. After successful treatment, the condition of the fallopian tubes will be carefully evaluated to decide on future treatment and pregnancy plans.

Ectopic pregnancy is a very common ectopic pregnancy which is a fallopian tube pregnancy. According to clinical statistics, tubal pregnancy accounts for about 90% of ectopic pregnancies. Tubal pregnancy means that the fertilized egg "settles" in the fallopian tube. As the fertilized egg develops and grows in the fallopian tube day by day, it is bound to "burst" the fallopian tube that lacks the ability to stretch, causing severe bleeding.

There are often no obvious symptoms before an ectopic pregnancy ruptures, so it is difficult to detect in the early stages. Many patients experience some early pregnancy reactions after menopause, such as loss of appetite, nausea, and picky eating. Some also have a small amount of vaginal bleeding, accompanied by dull pain or soreness in the lower abdomen. This is caused by the gradual growth of the embryo in the fallopian tube, causing the fallopian tube to expand excessively.

If an ectopic pregnancy ruptures, bleeding may occur. Generally speaking, ectopic pregnancy rupture and bleeding often occur in early pregnancy. Since the gestational sac is not implanted in the uterus, but in the narrow fallopian tube cavity, as the gestational sac develops, it will cause rupture and bleeding. As the blood flow increases, blood fills the abdominal cavity and may cause pain in the entire abdomen. If the blood stimulates the diaphragm, it may radiate to the shoulder blade and cause pain in the area. If the bleeding continues, fainting and shock may occur. According to clinical statistics, about 1/3 of patients will suffer internal bleeding due to ruptured ectopic pregnancy and will be in a state of shock or pre-shock when admitted to the hospital. If not treated in time, it may be life-threatening.

If an ectopic pregnancy ruptures, abdominal pain will occur, accompanied by nausea and vomiting. Therefore, once an ectopic pregnancy is discovered in time, timely measures must be taken to control the risk to a minimum, avoid causing harm to the mother, affecting future pregnancies, and even causing infertility in severe cases. After the first ectopic pregnancy is treated, it must be handled thoroughly so as not to affect the successful pregnancy in the later stage.