How common is ectopic pregnancy in test tube babies?
IVF is a method of transplanting fertilized eggs into the uterus through assisted reproductive technology to help couples who cannot conceive naturally achieve their reproductive aspirations. However, it also has certain risks, the most common of which is ectopic pregnancy. Extrauterine pregnancy refers to the implantation and development of the fertilized egg outside the uterus. Once extrauterine pregnancy is found, timely measures should be taken to avoid endangering the mother's life and health. Next, we will discuss the common situation of IVF ectopic pregnancy in detail.
1. Occurrence rate of ectopic pregnancy
IVF ectopic pregnancy is a common complication. According to statistical data, the incidence of ectopic pregnancy in IVF is about 1% - 5%. This ratio is much higher than the ectopic pregnancy rate of natural pregnancy. Therefore, couples undergoing IVF treatment should be highly alert to the risk of ectopic pregnancy, and seek medical advice for monitoring and treatment in a timely manner.
Extrauterine pregnancy is mainly divided into tubal ectopic pregnancy and ovarian ectopic pregnancy. Tubal ectopic pregnancy accounts for most cases of IVF ectopic pregnancy, and the most common cause is incarceration or obstruction of the fallopian tube wall. Ovarian ectopic pregnancy is relatively rare, which is mainly caused by the implantation of ovarian transplanted embryos.
2. Symptoms of ectopic pregnancy
IVF ectopic pregnancy generally has no specific symptoms in the early stage, which is difficult to be detected in time. However, with the continuous enlargement of the gestational sac, the symptoms gradually appear. Common symptoms of ectopic pregnancy include:
1) Abdominal pain: The pain of ectopic pregnancy is usually paroxysmal severe abdominal pain, mostly in the pelvic region.
2) Vaginal bleeding: There may be a small amount of vaginal bleeding or irregular bleeding in the early stage.
3) Dizziness and fatigue: massive bleeding may lead to hemorrhagic shock, manifested as dizziness, fatigue, palpitations, etc.
In case of any of the above symptoms, you should go to a doctor in time for relevant examinations to confirm whether it is an ectopic pregnancy and take corresponding measures.
3. Treatment of ectopic pregnancy
The treatment of IVF ectopic pregnancy mainly includes the following ways:
1) Early medical treatment: If the ectopic pregnancy has not yet broken and bled, the doctor may take medical treatment by inhibiting embryonic development and absorbing the gestational sac.
2) Endoscopic surgery: Endoscopic surgery is required for patients with ruptured ectopic pregnancy that causes obvious bleeding or can not absorb the pregnancy sac through drug treatment. Ectopic implantation embryos are removed by minimally invasive surgery in the abdomen or vagina.
3) Open surgery: For severe rupture that causes massive bleeding or other conditions that cannot be solved by surgery, open surgery is required to remove the uterus or fallopian tubes.
4. How to prevent ectopic pregnancy
Although ectopic pregnancy cannot be completely avoided, we can take some measures to reduce the risk:
1) Active monitoring: In the process of IVF, ultrasonic monitoring is carried out regularly to detect abnormalities in time.
2) Reduce risk factors: avoid smoking, reduce drinking, increase healthy diet, and maintain proper weight.
3) Regular physical examination: regular gynecological examination to find potential problems.
In a word, IVF ectopic pregnancy is a common complication, which needs to be paid enough attention. Understanding the incidence, symptoms and treatment of ectopic pregnancy, and taking preventive measures can reduce its impact on the health of couples and family planning.
