Ectopic Pregnancy (cont.)
IN THIS ARTICLE
- Ectopic Pregnancy Overview
- Ectopic Pregnancy Causes
- Ectopic Pregnancy Symptoms
- When to Seek Medical Care
- Questions to Ask the Doctor
- Exams and Tests
- Ectopic Pregnancy Treatment
- Self-Care at Home
- Medical Treatment
- Medications
- Surgery
- Other Therapy
- Next Steps
- Follow-up
- Prevention
- Outlook
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Prevention
The best way to prevent ectopic pregnancy is to decrease your risk factors.
- If you are diagnosed with pelvic inflammatory
disease, take the prescribed antibiotic as directed until it is all gone, then follow up with your doctor to be certain you are cured.
- Avoid gonorrhea, chlamydia, and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) by using a diaphragm or cervical cap or insisting that your sexual partner wear a condom (rubber).
- If you plan to get pregnant soon and you are using an intrauterine device (IUD) for contraception, discuss this with your provider.
- Surgery of the reproductive system, bowels, or lower abdomen can lead to scarring, which increases your risk of ectopic pregnancy.
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