Obstetric and Gynecological Nursing - The Carter Center

esult from tension, anxiety (stress), fatigue, chronic illness,
sudden wait gain or loss or strenuous exercise.
In the reproductive age group pregnancy should be always
ruled out.
Oligomenorrhea- Infrequent menustation and is usually
defined as occurring when the duration of the cycle exceeds
that of normal for the individual.
Polymonorrhea – Excessive bleeding and the length of the
cycle is reduced.
12.10 Ectopic Pregnancy
If the fertilized ovum embeds outside the uterus the condition
is known as an ectopic pregnancy. Most commonly this
occurs in the ampulla portion of the fallopian tube. Other rare
implantation sites are the abdomen, cervix, ovary and
fallopian tube portions other than ampulla. The incidence of
ectopic pregnancy is 1 in 150 conceptions.
Causes
Pelvic inflammatory disease as a result of early and
indiscriminate sexual activity.
- Women who have had tubal surgery
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