If false pregnancy starts developing outside the womb then it is known as ectopic pregnancy. This occurs when fertilized egg does not normally implant in the uterus. It is a complicated condition in which the egg starts developing somewhere else inside the abdomen. The products of this condition are abnormal and are to unable to develop into fetuses. Ectopic pregnancy occurs in one of the many fallopian tubes. It is a very common place where ectopic pregnancy occurs. That is why it is also called tubal pregnancy.

Severe bleeding is a serious complication of ectopic pregnancy. Ectopic pregnancy occurs in the first six to ten weeks of pregnancy. This type of pregnancy is not a normal condition and does not signify a developing baby. Your doctor will decide which treatment is suitable for you. Treatment also depends on its location and size of ectopic pregnancy.

Symptoms:
The most common symptom of ectopic pregnancy is pelvic pain. Other symptoms include vaginal bleeding and abdominal pain. Vaginal bleeding involves periodic flow of blood from a woman’s uterus. Ruptured ectopic pregnancy is considered a medical emergency. Common symptoms of ruptured ectopic pregnancy include pale complextion, dizziness, lightheadedness, clammy feeling skin and sweaty hands. A very common symptom of ectopic pregnancy is fast heartbeat. The person experiences more than hundred heart beats per minute. Other symptoms include pelvic pain and abdominal pain. The pain is so severe that you find impossible to stand up. These symptoms if neglected may lead to ectopic pregnancy.

Prevention:
By decreasing your risk factors you can prevent ectopic pregnancy. If you have severe pelvic pains then take necessary antibiotics. Avoid sexually transmitted diseases by using a cervical cap or diaphragm. A void surgery of reproductive system or lower system. Surgery may lead to scarring which can increase your chances of having ectopic pregnancy