The egg grows outside the womb — usually in the tube. It’s an emergency. Dr. Bruce Semo at Irys uses ultrasound and keyhole surgery to fix it safely. Call Now. Don’t Wait.
The fertilized egg attaches outside the uterus—most often implanting in one of the fallopian tubes (tubal pregnancy).
The pregnancy cannot grow into a baby outside the womb. As it grows, it can cause the fallopian tube to stretch and potentially rupture, leading to dangerous internal bleeding and requiring immediate medical care.
| Sign | What It Feels Like (Detailed) |
|---|---|
| Sharp Pelvic Pain | Intense pain that is one-sided, sudden, or severe and persistent. |
| Unusual Bleeding | Bleeding that may range from light spotting to heavier bleeding; often darker or watery. |
| Referred Shoulder Pain | Pain in the tip of the shoulder caused by internal bleeding irritating the diaphragm. |
| Dizziness or Fainting | Feeling faint, dizzy, or weak due to blood loss or low blood pressure. |
Used to visualize the location of the pregnancy (or confirm its absence in the uterus).
Procedure is done in roughly 10 minutes at the clinic.
Checks the level of the pregnancy hormone (hCG).
Abnormal or slow-rising levels suggest an ectopic pregnancy; results are often available the same day.
Involves a single Methotrexate injection.
This medication effectively stops the cell growth of the pregnancy, which is then absorbed by the body, avoiding surgery.
Requires Keyhole Surgery (Laparoscopy).
This is done to immediately remove the pregnancy and stop dangerous bleeding, or for larger pregnancies.
How: A small, specialized probe is gently placed in the vagina for close-up imaging.
Time: The entire examination typically takes only 10 minutes.
Pain: You may feel only mild pressure, but it is generally pain-free.
Result: Immediate results are available during the same visit for timely decision-making.
This quantitative test measures the level of the pregnancy hormone every 48 hours.
A low or abnormally slow rise in hCG levels is a strong indicator of an ectopic pregnancy.
The procedure involves tiny cuts, a camera, and specialized tools.
It is used to remove the ectopic pregnancy from the tube and, if possible, preserves the tube for future fertility.
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