What is an ectopic (tubal) pregnancy? How often does a tubal pregnancy occur? How long can a tubal pregnancy grow before causing symptoms? Does a tubal pregnancy ever last nine months and result in the normal birth of a child? Must tubal pregnancies always be operated upon? What are the symptoms of an ectopic pregnancy? Is operation for an ectopic pregnancy an emergency procedure? Should an operation be performed if a tubal pregnancy is strongly suspected, even if not definitely diagnosed? What may happen if a ruptured ectopic pregnancy is not operated upon? Is operation for ectopic pregnancy dangerous? Is a woman who has had one tubal pregnancy likely to develop one on the other side? Are blood transfusions necessary during operation of a tubal pregnancy? Does inflammation of the Fallopian tubes always cause sterility? Can sterility caused by closed tubes ever be corrected? What surgical procedures can be performed to sterilize a woman? Can a woman once sterilized ever have further surgery to make her fertile again? What is salpingitis? Does salpingitis usually involve both tubes? When is surgery necessary in cases of salpingitis? What kind of anesthesia is used for operations upon the fallopian tubes? How long is the average hospital stay after surgery upon the fallopian tubes? Is it worthwhile to save the uterus when operating for abscess of both tubes and both ovaries? Will surgery upon the fallopian tubes affect menstrual periods? Will operation upon the fallopian tubes affect sexual activity? Does removal of the fallopian tubes cause menopause (change of life)? After an operation on the fallopian tubes when can one: