Some knowledge of basic first aid could mean the difference between life and death. Consider doing a first aid course, so that you will be able to manage if someone is injured or becomes ill. CPR is a life-saving skill that everyone should learn. Keep a range of first aid kits handy at home, in the car and at work.
Things that make you more likely to have fallopian tube damage and an ectopic pregnancy include: 1  Smoking. The more you smoke, the higher your risk of an ectopic pregnancy. 2  Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). This is often the result of an infection such as chlamydia or gonorrhea.
Causes of an Ectopic Pregnancy. A damaged fallopian tube may not allow the fertilized egg to pass to the uterus. This can cause the egg to implant in the fallopian tube or somewhere else. You might not ever know what caused an ectopic pregnancy. But these factors increase your risk: 1  Use of an intrauterine device (IUD), a form of birth control, at the time of conception. 2  History of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). 3  Sexually transmitted diseases such as chlamydia and gonorrhea.