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Ectopic pregnancy is a life-threatening emergency where the fertilised egg implants outside the uterus. Symptoms include severe one-sided abdominal pain, vaginal bleeding, and shoulder tip pain. Immediate medical attention is essential. This cannot be treated with abortion pills.
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Ectopic pregnancy is a medical emergency that every woman should know about. It occurs in approximately 2% of pregnancies and can be life-threatening if not treated promptly.
What Is Ectopic Pregnancy?
An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilised egg implants outside the uterus — most commonly in the fallopian tube (tubal ectopic pregnancy). Less commonly it can implant in the ovary, cervix, or abdominal cavity. The embryo cannot survive outside the uterus and the growing pregnancy can cause the fallopian tube to rupture leading to severe internal bleeding.
Symptoms of Ectopic Pregnancy
Positive pregnancy test with severe one-sided (right or left) abdominal pain. Vaginal bleeding (may be light spotting). Shoulder tip pain (referred pain from internal bleeding). Dizziness, fainting, or extreme weakness. Nausea and vomiting.
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Why Ectopic Pregnancy Cannot Be Treated with Abortion Pills
Abortion pills (mifepristone and misoprostol) work on pregnancies inside the uterus. They have no effect on ectopic pregnancy and if taken with an undiagnosed ectopic pregnancy can delay treatment and lead to rupture and life-threatening internal bleeding.
This is why an ultrasound is ALWAYS required before any abortion pills are prescribed. MySurgery always insists on this step.
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Treatment of Ectopic Pregnancy in India
Early ectopic pregnancy (before rupture) can sometimes be treated with methotrexate injection which stops the embryo from growing and allows it to be absorbed by the body. Surgical treatment by laparoscopy removes the ectopic pregnancy and preserves the fallopian tube if possible. Ruptured ectopic is an emergency requiring immediate surgery.
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Important Safety Message
Never take abortion pills without an ultrasound confirming an intrauterine pregnancy. If you have a positive pregnancy test and severe one-sided abdominal pain, go to an emergency hospital immediately. Do not wait.
MySurgery always arranges an ultrasound before any MTP consultation. Your safety is our absolute priority.
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Dr. Rekha Wadhwani
MS (OBG), 19 years experience, Medanta Gurugram
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