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First Trimester Complications

• Ectopic Pregnancy: A pregnancy that implants outside the uterine cavity, overwhelmingly in the fallopian tube. This is a critical medical emergency; a tubal rupture can cause life-threatening internal bleeding and hypovolaemic shock. Diagnosis is confirmed by lower-than-expected β-hCG levels and an empty uterus on an ultrasound. Treatment relies on methotrexate or surgical intervention.
• Hydatidiform Mole (Molar Pregnancy): An improperly fertilized egg leading to abnormal, premalignant trophoblast tissue proliferation. Patients present with excessively high β-hCG and "grape-like" str ...