{"id":987498291,"date":"2025-08-05T01:35:27","date_gmt":"2025-08-05T06:35:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypregnancychoices.com\/?p=987498291"},"modified":"2025-08-05T01:35:27","modified_gmt":"2025-08-05T06:35:27","slug":"what-is-ectopic-pregnancy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mypregnancychoices.com\/es\/all\/what-is-ectopic-pregnancy\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Ectopic Pregnancy?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve recently taken a pregnancy test and it came back positive, it\u2019s important to confirm how your pregnancy is developing, even if you\u2019re considering an abortion.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One rare but serious complication to be aware of is ectopic pregnancy. In this condition, the pregnancy implants outside the uterus and cannot continue normally.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An ectopic pregnancy constitutes a medical emergency that requires prompt treatment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Is an Ectopic Pregnancy?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Usually, a fertilized egg travels through the fallopian tube and implants in the uterus. But in an ectopic pregnancy, the egg implants elsewhere\u2014most commonly in a fallopian tube, though it is possible to occur in the cervix, abdominal cavity, or ovary.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ectopic pregnancies are not viable and can cause severe complications, such as internal bleeding. Early detection through an ultrasound can protect your health and help you avoid emergencies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some known risk factors include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Previous ectopic pregnancy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">History of pelvic infections or STIs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smoking<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fertility treatments<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if none of these apply to you, ectopic pregnancy is still possible. That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to have a medical evaluation via ultrasound.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Signs and Symptoms<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ectopic pregnancies can start with typical pregnancy symptoms like nausea or a missed period, but other warning signs may appear as the pregnancy develops:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Light vaginal bleeding<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lower abdominal or pelvic pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shoulder pain (especially when lying down)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dizziness, fainting, or extreme lightheadedness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pressure or discomfort when having a bowel movement<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the fallopian tube ruptures, symptoms can escalate quickly and may include severe pain, shock, or sudden collapse. These are emergency symptoms\u2014don\u2019t wait to seek care.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why You Need an Ultrasound<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After a positive test result, a limited obstetrical ultrasound is the next important step. It helps reveal:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The location of the pregnancy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If there is a heartbeat<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How far along you are<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If You\u2019re Diagnosed With an Ectopic Pregnancy<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If an ultrasound detects an ectopic pregnancy, your healthcare provider will discuss treatment options. Treatment for ectopic pregnancy may involve specific medication or surgery, depending on how far along the pregnancy is and whether symptoms are present. The abortion pill is not a treatment option for an ectopic pregnancy because its effectiveness is limited to intrauterine pregnancies (occurring within the uterus).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We&#8217;re Here for You<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Pregnancy Choices, our registered nurse sonographers offer limited ultrasound services and can walk with you through your options and next steps based on the ultrasound results.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fill out the form on our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/mypregnancychoices.com\/es\/contacto-centro-de-ayuda-para-el-embarazo\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">contact page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or c<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">all\/text <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">952.234.9850<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> get started. You\u2019re not alone\u2014Pregnancy Choices is here to help you find clarity and care every step of the way.<\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve recently taken a pregnancy test and it came back positive, it\u2019s important to confirm how your pregnancy is developing, even if you\u2019re considering an abortion.\u00a0 One rare but [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":987498292,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-987498291","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-all"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mypregnancychoices.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/987498291","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mypregnancychoices.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mypregnancychoices.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mypregnancychoices.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/15"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mypregnancychoices.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=987498291"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/mypregnancychoices.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/987498291\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mypregnancychoices.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/987498292"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mypregnancychoices.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=987498291"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mypregnancychoices.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=987498291"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mypregnancychoices.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=987498291"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}