{"id":1771,"date":"2023-02-23T06:46:12","date_gmt":"2023-02-23T06:46:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/south-miami-obgyn-associates\/?p=1771"},"modified":"2023-03-22T15:45:19","modified_gmt":"2023-03-22T15:45:19","slug":"ectopic-pregnancy-options-and-outcomes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/south-miami-obgyn-associates\/ectopic-pregnancy-options-and-outcomes\/","title":{"rendered":"Ectopic Pregnancy: Options and Outcomes"},"content":{"rendered":"

Pregnancy is one of life\u2019s most cherished moments. For some, it\u2019s a long-awaited dream or the end of a long and bittersweet journey. For others, it\u2019s a familiar moment. No matter the situation, the last thing a newly pregnant woman wants to think about is what could go wrong. Yet, ectopic pregnancies affect nearly 1 in 100 women.<\/span><\/p>\n

The best way to dispel anxieties about an ectopic pregnancy is to understand it better. Knowing how an ectopic pregnancy occurs, the treatment options available, and the possible outcomes can help prepare you for an ectopic pregnancy.<\/span><\/p>\n

At <\/span>South Miami OG-GYN Associates<\/span><\/a>, we aim to empower you with the knowledge to make the best decisions for your body. If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, schedule an appointment with the best OB-GYN clinic in South Miami and Downtown Doral.<\/span><\/p>\n

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What Is an Ectopic Pregnancy?<\/b><\/h2>\n

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When a fertilized egg begins growing outside of the uterus, this is called an ectopic pregnancy. Ectopic pregnancies, which usually occur in the fallopian tube (also referred to as a \u201ctubal pregnancy\u201d), can be dangerous for the mom because a fallopian tube isn\u2019t designed to support a growing egg. If left untreated, the tube can rupture, causing life-threatening internal bleeding. <\/span>According to Hopkins Medicine<\/span><\/a>, untreated ectopic pregnancies are the leading cause of death among pregnant women in the first three months of their pregnancy.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ectopic pregnancies can also occur in other areas of the body outside of the uterus, such as the ovary (called an ovarian pregnancy), abdominal cavity, and cervix. Unfortunately, a fertilized egg cannot survive and grow if it implants outside of the uterus Therefore, pregnancies that become ectopic are not viable.<\/span><\/p>\n

How an ectopic and ovarian pregnancy is diagnosed:<\/b><\/h3>\n