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Re: Ectopic Preg.?

From: Ann (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 15 Aug 1999 12:35:31 -0500 (CDT)

At Wed, 11 Aug 1999, Marshella wrote: >
>Hi Ann,
>
>I'm not sure if you're asking the significance of the ectopic or the
>pink cervix. I'm not sure about the significance of the pink cervix
>because I don't know, other than its one thing during early pregnancy
>that's checked for signs of pregnancy, what the changes are or why it
>would or wouldn't be "pink". The normal color of the cervix is pink, so
>I suppose perhaps it darkens or reddens with pregnancy? I'd like to hear
>a doctor on that one! The spotting isn't really significant at all by
>itself because many people who are pregnant spot all the way through or
>still have periods, etc, and still go on to have healthy, normal babies.
>
>As to the significance of an ectopic pregnancy, its very significant! An
>ectopic pregnancy is one in which the embryo has attached itself or
>become stuck in the narrow fallopian tubes instead of the uterus. This
>can cause much damage to the tube and a lot of pain. I would have to
>say the most significant sign of the ectopic pregnancy would be the
>pain! I don't think many ectopics cause spotting, but I may be wrong as
>I've never had one (thank goodness!), and I've only heard about them
>here and there, not read a book or did internet research, etc.
>Especially if there is no pain, I'd think it very hard to diagnose an
>ectopic pregnancy with an internal exam. So, the ultrasound is the way
>to go on that, and its great she only has to wait a day to get the
>results. Too bad her doctor couldn't do one right there, though.
>
>Anyway, I hope everything is alright with her and her pregnancy. I know
>how hard infertility can be, it took us 5.5 years of trying to achieve
>one pregnancy, but this far it looks like a "good" one. We just passed
>the first trimester. (whew). And it is very scary to think that the
>thing you tried so hard for for three years, that comes so easily to
>others, might be lost and you have no way of knowing or preventing it
>until it happens. :-( We are still "walking on eggshells" and not
>really truly believing we are even pregnant! Please keep us informed
>later today or tomorrow by checking in and telling us the results of her
>U/S! Much luck!!
>
>Hi THanks for the info. She saw the doctor and had the ultrasound and everything looked "perfect". We're all so rellieved! I can't wait to meet this baby! Thanks again, Ann
>--
>Marshella (edd 2/10/00 with #1)
>
>At Tue, 10 Aug 1999, Ann wrote:
>>
>>My sister is pregnant, probably about 3 weeks. She's had some spotting,
>>very light lasting 2 days. Today was her first doctor visit. And after
>>a pelvic exam the doctor scheduled her for an ultrasound. (tomorrow)
>>She thinks there is a possibility for an ectopic pregnancy because of a
>>pink cervix. What, if anything, is the significance of this? My sister
>>is scared to death, she and her husband have been trying for 3 years.
>>Thanks for any comments!
>

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