PREGNANCY-BIRTH Messages for May, 2001: Re: Ectopic Pregnancy

Re: Ectopic Pregnancy

From: R. Daniel Braun, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 31 May 2001 19:58:02 -0500 (CDT)

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At Thu, 31 May 2001, Shevonne wrote: >
>First of all thank you to all the medical professionals who provide this
>fantastic service. I have recently had surgery for 7 week and 4 day
>ectopic pregnancy. It was my first pregnancy, and it was planned. My
>tube was saved however, my concern lies with trying to conceive again.
>There was no apparent reason (such as scarring on my tube) for the
>ectopic to have occured. I have searched the archives and there appears
>to be some descrepancy with the statics related to the chances of a
>second ectopic. Obviously, I am eager to conceive again however, I am
>also concerned about a repeat ectopic.
>
>1) What is the chance (statistically speaking) of this happening again?

I don't think there are any reall good numbers, but would guess about 1 in ten or so. This is increased from the 1 in 42 that is the overall risk.

>2) Is there any possible stategies at all we can take to reduce this?

>3) Is there any causal link between exercise and ectopic pregnancies?

>
>Thank you so much.
>
>Kind Regards
>
>--
>Shevonne
>
>--
>Shevonne Drysdale
>

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R. Daniel Braun, MD FACOG  FOG

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