3 Questions
Which hormone is primarily responsible for the symptoms of ectopic pregnancy?
Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)
What is the most common site for an ectopic pregnancy?
Fallopian tube
What is the most common symptom of an ectopic pregnancy?
Abdominal pain
Study Notes
Ectopic Pregnancy
- Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is primarily responsible for the symptoms of ectopic pregnancy.
- The most common site for an ectopic pregnancy is the fallopian tube, specifically the ampullary region (70-80% of cases).
- The most common symptom of an ectopic pregnancy is abdominal pain, often accompanied by vaginal bleeding.
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