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A video posted on TikTok by gynecologist, obstetrician and fertility specialist Allison Rodgers caught attention. In rare images, it is possible see very clearly a ten-week fetus in the womb of the mother. Although the eyes were not developed, other organs were already forming.
Unfortunately, however, this was a rare case and it could not go away. According to Rodgers, the video is part of a study published in American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology which reveals the development of the fetus in what the doctor calls the “corner” of the uterus, ie outside the main cavity. This type of pregnancy is called ectopic and presents serious risks to both the mother and the baby.. Therefore, the pregnancy had to be terminated.
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Extrauterine pregnancy
It is estimated that about 1% of the female population is affected by this problem, which is mainly caused by abnormalities, infections or inflammation of the fallopian tubes. preventing the egg from settling in the uterine cavity. All women are susceptible to it, but a history of smoking, endometriosis, chlamydia, and other pelvic inflammation tend to increase the risk.
Diagnosis is usually done by transvaginal ultrasound and may be indicated by low doses of the hormone Beta HCG. The sooner it is discovered, the better, since the ectopic pregnancy cannot go on and must be interrupted by a drug treatment, which favors the resorption of the embryo by the body (when it is still less than 4 cm and has no heartbeat) , or by surgical procedure. In this second case, a laparoscopy to remove the embryo and repair the damaged area, trying to preserve the affected tube.
Although this fallopian tube cannot be recovered, Is it possible to get pregnant naturally in the future?. However, the chances of a new ectopic pregnancy may be higher than in the general population. Therefore, medical follow-up is essential for testing before the next pregnancy.
Source: Terra
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