An ectopic pregnancy can be described as a condition in which a fertilized egg gets implanted in an area outside the uterus. Since an ectopic pregnancy usually occurs in the fallopian tubes, this condition is also commonly known as a tubal pregnancy. In some rare cases, an ectopic pregnancy can also occur in the cervix (the neck of the uterus), the ovary or the abdomen. Since an ectopic pregnancy is not normal, it cannot proceed the way other pregnancies do...
...The fertilized egg that is implanted in the tubes can’t survive and if it continues to grow, it can lead to serious damage. If the pregnancy ruptures within the tubes, it could also lead to a life threatening situation. Therefore, it is important to get an ectopic pregnancy treated as early as possible, as doing so can preserve the chances of healthy pregnancies in the future. Like any normal pregnancy, there are several signs and symptoms that a woman may go through, even with an ectopic pregnancy. However, there is also a strong possibility that a woman may not experience any unusual symptoms at all. Therefore, in addition to relying on the various ectopic pregnancy symptoms HCG levels should be checked to confirm the diagnosis of a tubal pregnancy.
There is a strong correlation between ectopic pregnancy symptoms and HCG levels, as low levels of HCG despite a positive pregnancy test is generally a sign of an ectopic pregnancy. In case the HCG level does not rise within a period of 72 hours, then it is probably an indication of an ectopic pregnancy. Over a period of time, the levels of HCG may rise, but not at the pace at which it does, in case of a normal pregnancy. Some of the early ectopic pregnancy symptoms apart from HCG levels that are low include:
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