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.
You may never know why you have an ectopic pregnancy. One cause could be a damaged fallopian tube. It could prevent the fertilized egg from getting into your uterus, leaving it to implant in the fallopian tube or somewhere else. But you are more likely to have an ectopic pregnancy if you have any of the following: Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) Sexually-transmitted diseases; Scarring from previous pelvic surgeries; History of ectopic pregnancy; Unsuccessful tubal ligation or tubal ligation reversal; Use of fertility drugs; Infertility treatments such as in vitro fertilization (IVF)