Ectopic pregnancy risk factors
Half of all the women who have an ectopic pregnancy don’t have any of the known risk factors. For the other half, there are a few conditions that might increase their chance of having an ectopic pregnancy.
The potential risk factors for ectopic pregnancy include:
These factors may increase your risk, with previous C-sections and infertility treatment being the most common risk factors for ectopic pregnancy.
How an ectopic pregnancy is diagnosed
Your doctor will immediately check for symptoms of fallopian tube rupture, such as sudden, severe pain in your abdomen or pelvis, shoulder pain, or weakness and dizziness. These symptoms require immediate treatment, so they’ll refer you for emergency medical attention.
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