Normal pregnancy is a joyous event for many women of childbearing age, but some adverse factors can lead to the occurrence of ectopic pregnancy, which becomes a painful experience for women. The harm caused by ectopic pregnancy is significant, not only affecting women’s health but also potentially leading to life-threatening emergencies. Therefore, women should take preventive measures against ectopic pregnancy in their daily lives. First and foremost, they should understand the causes of ectopic pregnancy in order to prevent it effectively.
So, how does ectopic pregnancy occur? What are the factors that contribute to it?
Factor 1: Incorrect contraceptive methods
Many women opt for oral contraceptives for birth control. However, these contraceptives can affect the secretion of estrogen and progesterone in women’s bodies, further impacting the peristalsis of the fallopian tube walls and the secretion and ciliary activity of the fallopian tube epithelial cells. This imbalance in estrogen and progesterone can hinder the transportation of fertilized eggs, ultimately leading to tubal pregnancy, commonly known as ectopic pregnancy.
Factor 2: Gynecological infections
If a woman suffers from conditions such as cervicitis, vaginitis, or pelvic inflammatory disease, bacteria and viruses can infect the fallopian tubes, causing inflammation. Without proper treatment, the inflammation can spread and affect normal conception, resulting in ectopic pregnancy.
Factor 3: Recurrent induced abortions
Multiple induced abortions not only severely affect a woman’s health and weaken her immune function but also cause significant damage to the uterus, leading to thinning of the endometrium and hindering normal conception by preventing the fertilized egg from implanting properly. The more abortions a woman undergoes, the higher the likelihood of ectopic pregnancy.
Factor 4: Surgical procedures
Undergoing certain surgical procedures can also trigger ectopic pregnancy. For instance, women who have had cesarean sections may develop uterine scars that hinder future pregnancies, leading to ectopic pregnancy. Additionally, suffering from appendicitis and undergoing perforation surgery to remove the appendix can increase the risk of ectopic pregnancy.
Qujing Wuzhou Hospital kindly reminds women to cherish their health, maintain proper contraceptive practices, reduce the risks associated with induced abortions, and prioritize the prevention and treatment of gynecological infections. Personal hygiene should be given due attention, and if a gynecological infection is detected, prompt treatment at a reputable medical institution can significantly decrease the likelihood of ectopic pregnancy.
