Journal of Andrology & Gynaecology
Review Article
The Symptoms of Ectopic Pregnancy often Go Unnoticed
Franjić S*
Independent Researcher
*Address for Correspondence: Franjić S, Independent Researcher, Republic of Croatia, Email: sinisa.franjic@gmail.com
Submission: 7 January, 2021;
Accepted: 27 January, 2021;
Published: 10 February, 2021
Copyright: © 2021 Franjić S. This is an open access article distributed
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Abstract
Under normal circumstances, fertilization occurs in the fallopian
tube. The fertilized egg divides at the same time by mitotic divisions
and travels to the uterus. A few days after fertilization, the embryo is
implanted in the uterus. In ectopic pregnancy, implantation occurs
outside the uterus. In 95% of cases, an ectopic pregnancy is located in
the fallopian tube. Very rare are the locations of ectopic pregnancy
in the vagina, ovary, abdominal cavity, as well as in the cervix. The
symptoms of an ectopic pregnancy depend on where it is located,
but also on the duration of the pregnancy, ie the time that has elapsed
since fertilization. The clinical picture can be varied and can mimic a
number of early pregnancy disorders. The classic triad of symptoms
includes absence of menstruation, abdominal pain, and vaginal
bleeding. Abdominal pain is most often unilateral and located in the
lower part, and dark-colored bleeding and irregular.