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 under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

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.