Women who are trying to conceive have heard of the harm of ectopic pregnancy, not only can not save the fetus in the abdomen, but also may endanger the life safety of the mother! Although the incidence is 1%, the incidence of ectopic pregnancy is increasing year by year with the changes in modern people's lifestyle! So how do I know if I'm going to have an ectopic pregnancy?
95% of ectopic pregnancies, also known as ectopic pregnancy occur in the fallopian tubes, if the fallopian tubes have inflammation, etc., blocking the way forward of the fertilized egg, then it is difficult for the fertilized egg to implant in the womb, and then ectopic pregnancy occurs!
Studies have found that women with the following diseases or lifestyle habits are more likely to have ectopic pregnancies:
1. There is pelvic inflammatory disease / salpingitis
Pelvic inflammatory disease and salpingitis will affect the speed at which the fallopian tubes transport the fertilized egg, so that the fertilized egg cannot reach the uterus as scheduled; and it will also lead to narrowing and congestion of the fallopian tubes, and the blockage of the fallopian tubes will hinder the way forward of the fertilized egg. Therefore, the fertilized egg can only be settled in place!
2. Abnormal tubal development / Tubal surgery
If the fallopian tubes are missing, the fallopian tubes are stunted, etc., it is possible to prevent the fertilized egg from being transported through the fallopian tubes to the uterus!
3. Have had many abortion surgeries
Repeated abortions, as well as surgeries such as curettage and uterine clearance, can thin the uterine lining and scar the uterine cavity, and then the fertilized egg cannot find a suitable implantation place in the uterus. As a result, the fertilized egg can only live elsewhere!
4. Have been on the birth control ring
According to some data, 3% of women who have been on the birth control ring will still become pregnant. Moreover, since the uterine environment at this time is not suitable for embryo implantation, it will increase the probability of ectopic pregnancy!
5. Endometriosis
Women with endometriosis, due to changes in the pelvic environment: on the one hand, it makes it difficult for the fallopian tubes to play a transport role; on the other hand, the uterus is also not conducive to the implantation of the fertilized egg. Therefore, it is easy to increase the risk of ectopic pregnancy!
6. Have a history of ectopic pregnancy
Ectopic pregnancies have occurred before, and the likelihood of ectopic pregnancies increases when they become pregnant again. Because the occurrence of previous ectopic pregnancies can change the environment of the fallopian tubes or uterus, the normal implantation of the fertilized egg is hindered.
7. Smoking
According to statistics, 2% of women who smoke may have ectopic pregnancies. This is because the cotinine in cigarettes causes an increase in a protein called PROKR1 in the fallopian tubes, which prevents the fertilized egg from swimming smoothly into the uterus.
Therefore, in order to prevent ectopic pregnancy, it is necessary to develop good living habits and develop a scientific pregnancy preparation plan!