An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg implants grows outside the main cavity of the uterus.
Ectopic pregnancy mostly occurs in a fallopian tube which carries eggs from the ovaries to the uterus.
This type of ectopic pregnancy is called a tubal pregnancy.
Sometimes ectopic pregnancy occurs in other areas of the body, such as the ovary, abdominal cavity or the lower part of the uterus (cervix), which connects to the vagina.
The fertilized egg can't survive, and the growing tissue may cause life-threatening bleeding, if left untreated.
Symptoms
Symptoms might not surface at first. However, some women who have an ectopic pregnancy have the usual early signs or symptoms of pregnancy as a missed period may occur, 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.
Early warning of ectopic pregnancy
Often, the first warning signs of an ectopic pregnancy are light vaginal bleeding and pelvic pain.
If blood leaks from the fallopian tube, you may feel shoulder pain or an urge to have a bowel movement. Your specific symptoms depend on where the blood collects and which nerves are irritated.
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