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Signs of Tubular Pregnancy
A tubular pregnancy (also known as a tubal pregnancy or, more commonly, an ectopic pregnancy) occurs in about one out of every 50 pregnancies. The literal meaning of the word ectopic–out-of-place–explains how a tubular pregnancy differs from the norm. While in a typical, healthy pregnancy, a fertilized egg implants in the uterus after traveling through the fallopian tube, in a tubular pregnancy, the egg implants outside of the uterus. If the signs of a tubular pregnancy are overlooked, a woman’s health and future fertility can be at risk.
How Accurate Are Home Pregnancy Tests?
Available over-the-counter at drugstores, home pregnancy tests are cheap, easy, quick tests that tell you whether or not you are pregnant by detecting the presence of the pregnancy hormone, hCG, in your urine. You should always check with your doctor if you get a positive result on a home pregnancy test. Your doctor can confirm whether or not you are pregnant with a blood test and/or a pelvic exam, and start you on a course of prenatal care to assure a healthy pregnancy. Even a negative result on a home pregnancy test is a heads-up to call your doctor to look for possible medical reasons for your missed period(s).