Risk Factors For An Ectopic Pregnancy

History Of Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

Having a history of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is another common risk factor for ectopic pregnancy. This condition results from inflammation in the female reproductive system, in the womb, ovaries, fallopian tubes, and urinary tract. It is typically caused by contracting a sexually transmitted disease. Pelvic inflammatory disease sometimes does not cause any obvious symptoms. However, most women with this condition report having heavier periods, bleeding between periods or after sex, pain in the lower abdomen, discomfort during sex, unusual vaginal discharge, and pain during urination. Some may also develop a fever, feel nauseous, and even experience vomiting. Of course, these can be symptoms of other conditions, and the only way of knowing for sure is to visit an obstetrician-gynecologist or general physician.

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