Ectopic pregnancy symptoms: Treatment A fertilized egg can't develop normally

Treatment A fertilized egg can't develop normally outside the uterus. To prevent life-threatening complications, the ectopic tissue needs to be removed. Depending on your symptoms and when the ectopic pregnancy is discovered, this may be done using medication, laparoscopic surgery or abdominal surgery. We know that following an ectopic pregnancy up to one in three women may develop distressing symptoms of post-traumatic stress (PTS), anxiety, or depression. Studies also suggest that one in 12 partners experience PTS after early pregnancy loss. PTS can develop after experiencing a very stressful or traumatic event. Research has shown that PTS may be the most common mental health disorder following ectopic pregnancy and can persist if left untreated. Everyone’s experience if PTS is ... You may not notice any symptoms at first. However, some women who have an ectopic pregnancy have the usual early signs or symptoms of pregnancy — a missed period, breast tenderness and nausea. If you take a pregnancy test, the result will be positive. Still, an ectopic pregnancy can't continue as normal. As the fertilized egg grows in the improper place, signs and symptoms become more noticeable. Ectopic pregnancy Sometimes, miscarriages happen because the pregnancy develops outside the womb. This is known as an ectopic pregnancy . Ectopic pregnancies are potentially serious as there's a risk you could experience internal bleeding. Symptoms of an ectopic pregnancy may include: persistent and severe tummy pain, usually on one side