Common "Ectopic Pregnancy" queries answered by top doctors | iCliniq

Ectopic Pregnancy

When a fertilized egg gets attached anywhere outside of the uterus, it is called ectopic pregnancy. Ectopic pregnancy in the fallopian tube is the most frequent occurrence. The symptoms include bleeding from the vagina and dull to sharp abdominal cramps.

Recently Answered Questions Recently Answered Questions

All the answers published in this website are written by verified medical doctors, therapists and health experts. The Content has been moderated by iCliniq medical review team before publication. Post your medical clarifications on iCliniq by choosing the right specialty and get them answered. Your medical queries will be answered 24/7 by top doctors from iCliniq.

Is Postpone-72 tablet risky if you have experienced tubal pregnancy?

Query: Hello doctor, My wife had an ectopic pregnancy earlier this year. We had to remove her fallopian tube and remove the pregnancy. We just got married. I read somewhere that the Postpone-72 tablet is risky if you have ever experienced tubal pregnancy before. We need some advice. Should she take it? Tha...  Read Full »


Dr. Obinna Ugwuoke

Answer: Hi, Welcome back to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. There are few reported cases of ectopic pregnancy following the use of Postpone-72 (Levonorgestrel). However, the very low risk of having ectopic pregnancy following Postpone-72 (Levonorgestrel) occurs if the drug is taken during the ovul...  Read Full »

What is the difference between ectopic pregnancy and menstruation?

Query: What is the difference between eptopic pregnancy and menstruation? I did some research and found that eptopic pregnancy bleeding can be heavy and have clots like a period. Does eptopic bleeding come and go? And menstruation does not continue for 7 days? How about having breast tenderness without nau...  Read Full »


Dr. Chibitam Hope Obia

Answer: Thanks for reaching out with iCliniq. I am very sorry about your medical condition. Dont worry i am here to take care of you. Regarding your questions about the difference between menstruation and ectopic pregnancy, menstruation is a bleeding that occurs during cyclical periods while ectopic pregn...  Read Full »

Why am I having light bleeding at 6 weeks of pregnancy?

Query: Hi doctor, I am six weeks pregnant, this will be my second baby, my first delivery was normal. Last week I had some pain in my lower abdomen. I also had slight bleeding and brown discharge as well. I also visited the doctor. She did an ultrasound and some blood test. The ultrasound report says that ...  Read Full »


Dr. Richa Agarwal

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Congratulations on your pregnancy. As your ultrasound scan report is normal and showing intrauterine healthy and viable pregnancy, you should not worry about ectopic pregnancy. Sometimes during pregnancy, mild bleeding and spotting can occur. Take proper rest and Proges...  Read Full »

I suspect having endometriosis. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, I am recently trying to get pregnant and in the past six months, have had a miscarriage and an ectopic pregnancy. I am wondering if there is a chance I have endometriosis. I am wondering this because I have no other risks/causes that could have caused the ectopic. There is no chance I cou...  Read Full »


Dr. Balakrishnan R

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From your history, the only problem I feel is the problem which could happen to the tube. Your history of having a tubal pregnancy and severe pain during sex, that is dyspareunia, means that there is some problem which is happening around the uterus and the tubes. So, it...  Read Full »

Why I did not bleed after taking abortion pills?

Query: Hi doctor, I took the first abortion pill but until now, I did not get bleed. What is the reason?  Read Full »


Dr. Uzma Arqam

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is really a very short description of your concern. It would be better if you would send me your detailed gynecological, menstrual, obstetric, medical and other histories. Which pill have you taken and how much dose? Had you confirmed your pregnancy status befo...  Read Full »

Does having a beta-hCG of 226 confirm pregnancy?

Query: Hello doctor, I have a question related to my sister. She has missed her period, and when we consulted her doctor, he suggested BHCG level. Initially, it was 226 and on repeating it was 246. She is feeling weak and suffering from some bleeding. She had her last period before two months.  Read Full »


Dr. Garima Sawhney

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com It is a positive test for pregnancy. But, beta-hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) level doubles every 48 hours if everything is fine. In this case, hCG levels have increased, but not got doubled. Please repeat her beta-hCG and let me know the report. It could be either ec...  Read Full »

Can I use abortion pills without a scan?

Query: Hi doctor, I was supposed to get my period on the 19th of this month. Generally, my period lasts 25 days, but it did not arrive this month. After taking a urine test using a pregnancy detection kit, I received a positive result. So, I think I am pregnant. I have not taken a scan or contacted a docto...  Read Full »


Dr. Vidya Muralidhar

Answer: Hi welcome to icliniq.com. As the urine pregnancy test result was positive, you are pregnant. However, it is very important to confirm the same by scan and to locate the pregnancy to make sure it is in the uterus and not outside, which is called an ectopic pregnancy. Ectopic pregnancies cannot be ...  Read Full »

Should I undergo a D&E for an ectopic pregnancy?

Query: Hello doctor,I was given the hCG trigger shot on the 5th of last month after showing a good follicle in response to Letrozole. I first showed positive for pregnancy on the 19th of last month with an hCG result of 17. On the 2nd of this month, I had a transvaginal ultrasound with no visible gestation...  Read Full »


Dr. Balakrishnan R

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am extremely sorry for your loss. I would like to put forth a few facts. 1. Beta hCG is the pregnancy hormone that is produced by the baby, and it doubles in 48 hours. So, if the level was 17 on the 19th, then it would be 34 on 21st, and so on. The normal doublin...  Read Full »

Do my reports indicate an ectopic pregnancy?

Query: Hi doctor, I have attached my report. Can you please have a look and let me know is it a cyst or an ectopic pregnancy?  Read Full »


Dr. Sameer Kumar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have checked the reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Though the follicles in the left lower side are those of an ovarian follicle, I am afraid it cannot be commented upon accurately with serum beta-hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) levels. ...  Read Full »

What do the orange spots on the fetal ultrasound suggest?

Query: Hello doctor,I have a fimbrial ectopic pregnancy in my left tube. I received my internal ultrasound pictures but do not know how to read them. I am wondering what the orange spots suggest on my ultrasound and where the fetus would be? I was told it was about 2 cm.  Read Full »


Dr. Vivek Chail

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the images (attachment removed to protect patient identity). An ectopic pregnancy happens when the fetus starts developing at a location other than the uterus. In your case, the pregnancy is developing at the end of the left tube which is called the fim...  Read Full »

ask-doctor-img Ask a Doctor Online

* Your first query consult is free!

Search for a Health Issue



Disclaimer: No content published on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical diagnosis, advice or treatment by a trained physician. Seek advice from your physician or other qualified healthcare providers with questions you may have regarding your symptoms and medical condition for a complete medical diagnosis. Do not delay or disregard seeking professional medical advice because of something you have read on this website. Read our Editorial Process to know how we create content for health articles and queries.