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.
The following commonly asked reasons are NOT causes of ectopic pregnancy: 1  Ectopic pregnancy is not hereditary. 2  Miscarriage is not related to ectopic pregnancy. 3  Abortion is not linked to ectopic pregnancy. 4  Exercise and sport in general. 5  There is no evidence at all to link ectopic pregnancy to flying.