Risk of IVF ectopic pregnancy
IVF ectopic pregnancy is one of the common complications in assisted reproductive technology, which not only brings physical pain to patients, but also may pose a serious threat to fertility and life. This article will elaborate on the risk of IVF ectopic pregnancy from four aspects: embryo implantation location, early symptoms, diagnostic methods and treatment methods.
Location of embryo implantation
IVF ectopic pregnancy is often caused by embryo implantation outside the uterus. Under normal circumstances, the fertilized egg should be implanted in the fallopian tube and implanted for development. However, in some cases, the embryo cannot reach the uterine cavity, such as abnormal fallopian tube, blockage of fallopian tube, etc., resulting in the implantation and growth of the embryo in the fallopian tube, cervix or abdominal cavity. This abnormal position of embryo implantation will increase the incidence of IVF ectopic pregnancy.
Tubal ectopic pregnancy is the most common type, which can lead to the rupture of the oviduct wall by the embryo, causing internal bleeding, and even massive bleeding in serious cases. Other types of secondary ectopic pregnancy include ovarian ectopic pregnancy and abdominal ectopic pregnancy. Although the proportion is low, once it occurs, it will also pose a serious threat to the health of patients.
Therefore, the abnormal position of embryo implantation is one of the risk factors for IVF ectopic pregnancy.
early symptom
The early symptoms of IVF ectopic pregnancy are often difficult to detect and easily confused with normal pregnancy symptoms. Early symptoms may include abdominal pain, vaginal bleeding, nausea, fatigue, etc. These symptoms are similar to many other gynecological diseases, so they are easily ignored.
However, if IVF ectopic pregnancy is not treated in time, the symptoms will gradually worsen. The patient may have severe symptoms such as severe abdominal pain, shock, nausea and vomiting. Severe ectopic pregnancy may lead to rupture of the fallopian tube, causing massive bleeding, which poses a direct threat to life.
Therefore, the unclear dominance of early symptoms is a major feature of the risk of IVF ectopic pregnancy.
diagnostic method
Early IVF ectopic pregnancy is difficult to be diagnosed through routine gynecological examination. For patients with suspected ectopic pregnancy, doctors usually carry out a series of examinations to confirm the diagnosis.
Common diagnostic methods include ultrasound, blood β- HCG determination and pelvic examination. Ultrasonography can help determine whether there is an ectopic pregnancy by observing the implantation position of the embryo. blood β- HCG determination can monitor the change of progesterone level and judge whether the embryo is developing normally. Pelvic examination can be used to determine whether the fallopian tube is abnormally dilated and whether there is tenderness by palpation.
If an IVF ectopic pregnancy is diagnosed, the doctor will usually recommend taking treatment measures as soon as possible to avoid serious complications.
processing method
Once the IVF ectopic pregnancy is diagnosed, the treatment usually includes surgery and medication.
Surgical treatment is the most common treatment method. According to the severity of the disease, laparoscopic surgery or open surgery can be selected. The purpose of the operation is to remove the ectopic pregnancy embryo and repair the damaged tissue to prevent bleeding and other complications.
Drug treatment is mainly applicable to patients with insignificant early symptoms and small ectopic pregnancy. The drug can inhibit the development of the embryo, make the embryo absorb, and finally be discharged from the body.
The treatment method for individual conditions also needs to be determined according to the actual situation. Therefore, it is very important to detect, diagnose and treat IVF ectopic pregnancy as soon as possible.
Summary
The risk of IVF ectopic pregnancy is mainly reflected in the abnormal position of embryo implantation, the unclear and dominant early symptoms, the complexity of diagnostic methods and the diversity of treatment methods. The abnormal position of embryo implantation will increase the incidence of ectopic pregnancy, and the absence of early symptoms will easily lead to delayed diagnosis. Diagnostic methods usually require ultrasound, blood β- HCG determination, pelvic examination and other means, including surgical treatment and drug treatment. Therefore, patients should pay close attention to their physical changes when receiving IVF treatment, and seek medical help as soon as possible to reduce the risk of ectopic pregnancy.
