"An ectopic pregnancy, or eccyesis, is a complication of pregnancy in which the pregnancy implants outside the uterine cavity. With rare exceptions, ectopic pregnancies are not viable. Furthermore, they are dangerous for the mother, internal bleeding being a common complication. Most ectopic pregnancies occur in the fallopian tube (so-called tubal pregnancies)... and if not treated properly, can lead to death."
"Common symptoms of a ruptured ectopic pregnancy include lightheadedness, dizziness, almost passing out, "falling out"/ pale complexion, clammy-feeling skin/ sweaty/ fast heartbeat/ abdominal or pelvic pain so sever that you can't even stand up/ shoulder pain"
"If the area of the abnormal pregnancy ruptures and bleeds, symptoms include abnormal vaginal bleeding, breast tenderness, back pain, nausea, pain in pelvic area, feeling faint or actually fainting, intense pressure in the rectum, shoulder pain, severe, sharp and sudden pain in lower abdomen, pale complexion, clammy skin, sweaty, fast heartbeat, severe nausea, and being short of breath"
Picture of a tubal pregnancy (pregnancy in the fallopian tube):
Details on my surgery:
I've been getting confused by all the different procedures out there.... laparoscopy, laparotomy, salpinlalala etc. So many people have asked what surgery was done.
I got a laparotomy. Big Ouch. It's the one where they slice you open along your hairline, so you're sporting a caesarian-like scar, and my fallopian tube was removed (what ever that is called).
I need a medical dictionary don't I?
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