Ectopic and Tubal Pregnancy

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Double board certified fertility doctor, Natalie Crawford MD talks about ectopic pregnancies. After having an ectopic pregnancy herself - she knows what it is like to get this diagnosis. In this video, she will talk about risk factors, cause, diagnosis, and management.

Covered in this video:
What is an ectopic pregnancy?
Is an ectopic pregnancy an abortion?
Where is an ectopic pregnancy located?
How do you diagnose an ectopic pregnancy?
What are the treatments for ectopic pregnancy?
What causes an ectopic pregnancy/
What is the history of ectopic pregnancy?
What should you do if you have had a prior ectopic pregnancy?
What are warning signs for an ectopic pregnancy?
When should you seek medical care in pregnancy?
How does Roe v Wade being overturned impact ectopic pregnancies?

**This is not medical advice but medical education. Please seek medical care if you are experiencing an emergency or need medical attention. Please ask your doctor your personal medical questions.

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[wellspells]

In April of this year, I was treated for an ectopic pregnancy that that ruptured. I lost 3 liters of blood, had surgery and three blood transfusion. I am forever grateful for the doctors that quickly saved my life!

[lexylauren]

I discovered I was having an ectopic pregnancy last month. Prior to that, I had been watching your videos and knew that you had had an ectopic pregnancy without any preexisting risk factors as well. It gives me hope to know that you were able to successfully have two children after your ectopic pregnancy. Thank you for taking the time to make these videos, I appreciate you. :)

[ruvimboruby]

Almost 2 weeks since my 2nd ectopic pregnancy. First one was 5 months ago. Had laparascopy and both tubes are still there.
Ectopics really suck, the moment you see those 2 lines you already start envisioning your life with the baby only to start getting pains days or weeks later.

[starlight]

I experienced an ectopic pregnancy last month. I had a hormonal IUD and was bleeding abnormally for 1 week. I decided to take a home pregnancy test and it resulted positive. I went to the ER and was given Methotrexate but that did not work after monitoring my HCG for 1 week. I underwent a removal of my left fallopian tube and I am now fully recovered! I am so happy for modern medicine.
Thank you for this video :)

[stephanielopez]

Ectopic pregnancies are so scary and it’s sooo important to know the signs! I’m so glad I listened to my body when I had an ectopic pregnancy. I didn’t even know I was pregnant, I thought I had a really bad UTI. I went to the ER and next thing I know, I’m getting prepped for tube removal. Thankful I went to the ER when I did and extremely thankful for the medical staff that knew the risks of an ectopic pregnancy!

[gabycruz]

Just wanted to say that I have been following you for some time now and love your channel. I found your channel when I first became an IVF nurse and have learned so much from you and still do. I appreciate you providing studies and stats when sharing your knowledge! Thank you for all you do 🙂

[kathrynlillig]

Thank you for sharing this video! I recently had a cornual ectopic pregnancy from my first FET and I am so thankful my state does not restrict access to these medications/procedures. I had a scan at 5.5 weeks that located the ectopic and later that same day I was able to receive methotrexate and didn't need to undergo surgery.

[lisabebesita]

I have not heard of these cases where people weren’t getting the needed care for non-viable pregnancies.

[courtneysmith]

I had an ectopic pregnancy a few weeks ago. 😢 It was heartbreaking. I also had a 4 cm cyst in my ovary and lost a lot of blood. It is surreal that it happened to me.

[gabrielaidania]

Thank you for this information. But, what should we do next once one has an ectopic pregnancy? I mean, after HCG is zero and have passed the two to three months after methotrexate. What studies should come next to assess the chances of getting another ectopic? What did you do after your ectopic pregnancy? It could be a good follow-up video. Thanks!

[erikamiller]

I would love to see a video on HEAT and pregnancy or the TWW. What is the impact of current heat advisory's and conception?

[LadybugMeghan]

Thank you for making this video! I learned a lot ❤️

[ChaoticBluez]

I'm at the end of dealing with an etopic pregnancy, 8 weeks bleeding. I had pain in my hip and gas / wind pain, went to A and E, made to wait 6 hours, told them i believe it was etopic but was told it was likely a miscarriage, to come back in 2 weeks, so started bleeding and pain, then saw doc at 8 weeks, after hcg test increased after dropping told its likely etopic. Pregnancy in unknown location. The hospital blamed IVF. IVF patients are more at risk i was told. Had methotrexate injection and 6 weeks later still miscarrying. Its not easy.

[MichaelaSaaw]

I found out I had an ectopic pregnancy in November last year. It was found very early on and I got treated with an Metotrexate injection. Hearing that some women won't be treated for this condition in time due to abortion laws is beyond horrific. The Swedish healthcare system but I hope this will never be an issue here.

[toosexE]

I'm 39 and I got pregnant the first time I tried, however, it was ectopic. I was devastated, I've never had chlamydia or any stds that scar the tubes. I was treated with methotrexate, my doctor wants me to do an HSG test after. But I feel so stressed to hear bad results.

[pacev]

Can you see the pregnancy in the tube via ultrasound? How do you know it’s a heterotopic pregnancy because if you see one in uterus, do most keep looking?

[sharmilams]

After ectopic surgery.. When we can try Next pregnancy...??

[christinem]

Would love to see a video on miscarriages and chemical pregnancy

[annapopp]

Dr Crawford, do you recommend any additional testing after an ectopic pregnancy treated with methotrexate before TTC again? HSG or bubble test?

[ALYT]

Hello, I know you may not respond to messages, I figured I'd give it a shot. If a beta HCG at 12 dpo is 40, and 48 hrs late it's 75 @ 14 dpo, is that cause for concern of ectopic? Or within normal?