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Which hormone is primarily responsible for the symptoms of ectopic pregnancy?
Which hormone is primarily responsible for the symptoms of ectopic pregnancy?
- Estrogen
- Progesterone
- Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
- Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) (correct)
What is the most common site for an ectopic pregnancy?
What is the most common site for an ectopic pregnancy?
- Ovary
- Cervix
- Fallopian tube (correct)
- Uterus
What is the most common symptom of an ectopic pregnancy?
What is the most common symptom of an ectopic pregnancy?
- Nausea and vomiting
- Vaginal bleeding
- Shoulder pain
- Abdominal pain (correct)
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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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