● Ectopic pregnancy is when the fertilized egg makes its home outside the uterus
Under normal circumstances, the fertilized egg will migrate from the fallopian tube to the uterine cavity, and then \”settle down\” and slowly develop into a fetus. However, due to various reasons, the fertilized egg has an accident during its migration and does not reach the uterus, but stays somewhere else. This becomes an ectopic pregnancy, also called ectopic pregnancy in medical terms. More than 90% of ectopic pregnancies occur in the fallopian tubes. Not only will such a fertilized egg fail to develop into a normal fetus, it may also cause danger.
Whether you can get pregnant after ectopic pregnancy depends on your own situation. If handled properly, the probability of normal pregnancy is very high.
There are two types of treatment for ectopic pregnancy: conservative treatment and surgical resection. Conservative treatment includes surgical incision to remove the embryo, and medicine to kill the embryo. Both Chinese and Western medicine can be used. Generally speaking, conservative treatment is used when ectopic pregnancy is detected early, and surgical removal is still needed in more urgent cases.
Ectopic pregnancies often occur on the cervix, abdominal cavity or ovaries, and most occur on the fallopian tubes. Therefore, in many cases, surgery may require removal of one or both sides of the fallopian tubes. Therefore, the fallopian tubes should be evaluated before the next pregnancy. It is recommended to perform relevant examinations such as fallopian tube angiography to confirm whether the fallopian tube is unobstructed and to rule out gynecological inflammation such as pelvic inflammatory disease and peritonitis.
After the ectopic pregnancy is cured, contraception should generally be used for more than 6 months before pregnancy is considered. After becoming pregnant again, some people will have an ectopic pregnancy again. This means that when one side of the fallopian tube is removed due to an ectopic pregnancy, there is still the possibility of another ectopic pregnancy occurring in the opposite fallopian tube. Therefore, if a woman with a history of ectopic pregnancy becomes pregnant again, it is best to have a B-ultrasound examination 50 days after pregnancy to determine whether it is an intrauterine pregnancy or an ectopic pregnancy based on the position of the gestational sac and the fetal heartbeat, so as to eliminate hidden dangers at an early stage. .
● Balanced nutrition and improved immunity
After ectopic pregnancy is cured, ovarian function will generally not be affected. Women who have had ectopic pregnancy have the same dietary requirements as other women when preparing for pregnancy, ensuring a balanced diet. , to meet the normal needs of the body. If you take in enough high-quality protein, you can eat some chicken, lean pork, eggs, milk, beans and their products, as well as fresh fruits and vegetables.Some to ensure vitamin supplementation. Exercise should also be strengthened, such as walking, swimming, playing ball, etc., to improve the body\’s resistance.
Sourced from \”Encyclopedia of Pregnancy and Confinement Confined by the Director of Obstetrics and Gynecology\”, edited by Chen Qian, published by China Textile Publishing House in August 2016