Defination #
What is a tubal pregnancy?
An ectopic pregnancy, commonly known as a tubal pregnancy, is a pregnancy in which the fertilized egg implants itself somewhere other than the uterus. It is referred to as a tubal pregnancy because 95% of ectopic pregnancies occur when the fertilized egg is unable to travel all the way through the fallopian tube to the uterus, and therefore implants itself in the tube.
What causes tubal pregnancy?
There are many reasons why an egg may become lodged in the fallopian tube.
It is most often caused by an infection or inflammation of the tube that partially or entirely blocks the passage.
Symptoms #
* Pain in your lower belly
* Slight bleeding from vagina
* One-sided pain in your stomach
* Shoulder pain
* Bladder or bowel problems