If you show up at a doctor’s office with irregular or missed periods, or at an emergency room with pelvic pain, the first test a doctor will perform is a urine test for pregnancy. A negative pregnancy test will exclude ectopic pregnancy. A positive pregnancy test will establish the presence of a pregnancy but not […]
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An ectopic pregnancy cannot be prevented. The single most important way to avoid serious consequences is for the ectopic pregnancy to be diagnosed at an early stage (before six weeks of pregnancy). Early diagnosis can preserve your future fertility and perhaps save you from painful and dangerous complications if the ectopic pregnancy ruptures the fallopian
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It is important to realize that an ectopic pregnancy can never grow into a normal baby. Furthermore, it cannot be transplanted into the womb and survive. If the ectopic pregnancy is not very far along, it may be able to be removed with an injection of a drug called methotrexate. Methotrexate dissolves the fertilized egg
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If an ectopic pregnancy is caught and treated at an early stage, the results are encouraging. If the fallopian tube has not ruptured and is saved, the chance for a future normal pregnancy is 50 percent, with a 15-percent chance of a repeat tubal pregnancy. After a second ectopic pregnancy, the risk for a third
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Here are some frequently asked questions related to ectopic pregnancy: Q: I had a pelvic infection from chlamydia years ago, and now I’m a few weeks pregnant. My doctor told me to keep a close watch for symptoms such as bleeding or abdominal pain. Why? A: Pelvic infections from STDs such as chlamydia can cause scarring
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Here is a summary of the important facts and information related to ectopic pregnancy: The rate of ectopic pregnancy in the United States and worldwide has quadrupled since 1970 and now occurs in almost 2% of all pregnancies. This is partly due to an increase in sexually transmitted diseases such as chlamydia and gonorrhea, which
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Exercise is a healthy part of any pregnancy. For women with diabetes, regular exercise: Reduces stress Improves strength and flexibility Helps your body use insulin better Controls your weight Leads to a quicker recovery after delivery How Does Exercise Affect Blood Sugar? Both exercise and insulin lower blood sugar. The combination can result in hypoglycemia (low blood
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Labor is hard work. Although most women don’t need insulin injections once contractions start, you may be given fluids, calories, and, if necessary, insulin, through an intravenous tube inserted into your hand or arm. It’s important to maintain good control of your blood sugar levels up to the time you arrive at the hospital to
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Here are some frequently asked questions related to diabetes in pregnancy. Q: If I get diabetes, does that mean my baby will? A: If you have gestational diabetes, your baby will not be born with diabetes. But both you and your baby are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes later in life. Maintaining a healthy weight
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Here is a summary of the important facts and information related to diabetes in pregnancy. Eight million women have diabetes, and one in 20 pregnant women develops gestational diabetes. Diabetes in pregnancy is a cause for concern. But it doesn’t necessarily mean that pregnancy will be difficult, or that the chances of having a normal healthy
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Here are definitions of medical terms related to diabetes in pregnancy. Carbohydrate: A nutrient in food that comes mainly from sugar and starch. Carbohydrate is broken down into glucose for energy. Diabetes mellitus: A disorder that prevents the body from converting digested food into energy. Gestational diabetes: A form of diabetes that begins during pregnancy and usually disappears
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Here are some reliable sources that can provide more information on diabetes in pregnancy. Disorders of Carbohydrate Metabolism: Diabetes Mellitus http://www.merck.com/pubs/mmanual/section2/chapter13/13a.htm Pregnancy Complicated by Disease: Diabetes Mellitus http://www.merck.com/pubs/mmanual/section18/chapter251/251g.htm#A018-251-1070 Gestational Diabetes: What It Means for Me and My Baby http://familydoctor.org/handouts/075.html Exercise: An Alternative Therapy for Gestational Diabetes http://www.physsportsmed.com/issues/mar_96/artal.htm
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