An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a normal fertilized egg implants anywhere other than the main space of the uterus. A fertilized egg cannot develop normally outside the uterus. To prevent life-threatening complications, the ectopic tissue needs to be removed. Gynecologists have a number of ways to treat ectopic pregnancy including normal medication, laparoscopic surgery or abdominal surgery. The doctor chooses the method of treatment depending on the symptoms and age of the patients.
Medication
If the ectopic pregnancy is diagnosed early, non-invasive ways of treatment are used to stop the growth. If there is no unstable bleeding involved doctors can use a drug called methotrexate that stops cell growth and dissolves existing cells. The medication is injected into the body and it is very essential that proper diagnosis is made before administering this treatment.
After the injection, the doctor will order a human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) blood test. When a female is pregnant the levels of HCG enzyme increases in the bloodstream. Therefore this test is used to determine if the patient is still pregnant or not and how well the treatment is working, and if you need more medication.
Laparoscopic procedures
Salpingostomy and salpingectomy are two laparoscopic surgeries used to treat some ectopic pregnancies. Here a small incision is made in the abdomen, near or in the navel. Next, the doctor uses a thin tube equipped with a camera lens and light (laparoscope) to view the tubal area. The best laparoscopic surgeon in Kolkata should be contacted for these procedures.
In a salpingostomy, the ectopic pregnancy is removed and the tube is left to heal on its own. In a salpingectomy, the ectopic pregnancy and the tube are both removed.
The kind of procedure to be conducted on the patient depends on the amount of bleeding and damage and whether the tube has ruptured. Also, a factor is whether the other fallopian tube is normal or shows signs of prior damage.
Emergency surgery
If the ectopic pregnancy is causing heavy bleeding, patients might need emergency surgery. This can be done laparoscopically or through an abdominal incision (laparotomy). In some cases, the fallopian tube can be saved. Typically, however, a ruptured tube must be removed. The best gynecologist in Kolkata like Dr. Deborjyoti Pal should be contacted for the best treatments and easy recovery.
