See permissionsforcopyrightquestions and/or permission requests. Most often this occurs in one of the fallopian tubes (called a tubal pregnancy) but it can also happen on the cervix or elsewhere in the abdominal region. Some experience a small amount of vaginal bleeding or spotting, but others dont. A 50- or 120-mcg dose is recommended before 12 weeks' gestation, although 300 mcg can be administered if lower doses are not available.3 After 12 weeks, a 300-mcg dose should be given.12, Measurement of serum progesterone may be useful in distinguishing between an early viable or nonviable pregnancy, especially in the setting of inconclusive ultrasonography. Pregnancy that develops outside the uterus is called ectopic pregnancy. Abdominal ultrasound, in which an ultrasound wand is moved over your belly, may be used to confirm your pregnancy or evaluate for internal bleeding. 25th ed. Ectopic pregnancy should be considered in any pregnant patient with vaginal bleeding or lower abdominal pain when intrauterine pregnancy has not yet been established (Table 2).10 Vaginal bleeding in women with ectopic pregnancy is due to the sloughing of decidual endometrium and can range from spotting to menstruation-equivalent levels.10 This endometrial decidual reaction occurs even with ectopic implantation, and the passage of a decidual cast may mimic the passage of pregnancy tissue. Despite the fact that these factors can increase a persons risk of an ectopic pregnancy, anyone can experience an ectopic pregnancy. Slowly rising hCG levels may be the first clue . Typical hCG Doubling Times. The most common drug used to treat ectopic pregnancy is methotrexate. Data Sources: An evidence summary generated from Essential Evidence Plus was reviewed and relevant studies referenced. I've had two ultrasounds: one at about five weeks and one at six weeks. In 95% of ectopic pregnancy cases, a good transvaginal ultrasound examination can actually image the ectopic pregnancy in the Fallopian tube. In these procedure, a small incision is made in the abdomen, near or in the navel. Accessed Dec. 29, 2017. There's some overlap between the possible trends in hCG levels for normal and ectopic pregnancies. Expectant management can be considered for patients whose peak -hCG level is below the discriminatory zone and is decreasing, but has plateaued or is decreasing more slowly than expected for a failed intrauterine pregnancy.30 In cases where the initial -hCG level is 200 mIU per mL (200 IU per L) or less, 88% of patients will have successful spontaneous resolution of the pregnancy; however, rates of spontaneous resolution decrease with higher -hCG levels.31 Patient counseling must include the risks of spontaneous rupture, hemorrhage, and need for emergency surgery. Levels commonly increase between days 1 and 4, but should decrease by at least 15% between days 4 and 7. Women with an ectopic pregnancy may have irregular bleeding and pelvic or abdominal pain, often on one side. Watchful waiting is recommended as first-line treatment for patients with incomplete abortion; more than 90% of these patients will complete the process spontaneously within four weeks.24 Watchful waiting is less effective in patients with an anembryonic gestation or embryonic demise, with completion rates at one month of 66% and 76%, respectively.24 Patients who choose expectant management over uterine aspiration experience more days of bleeding, longer time to completion, and higher rates of unplanned surgical intervention.20,21 Serious complications are rare, and patients who opt for expectant management should be informed that it is safe to wait as long as they wish as long as there are no signs of infection or hemorrhage. In the United States, the estimated prevalence of ectopic pregnancy is 1% to 2%, and ruptured ectopic pregnancy accounts for 2.7% of pregnancy-related deaths. It's important to avoid alcohol, folic acid (in both vitamins and foods) and pain . However, those who have a viable intrauterine pregnancy after an ectopic pregnancy have similar reproductive outcomes compared with patients who have not had a previous ectopic pregnancy.41 -hCG levels in patients with ectopic pregnancy should be followed to zero, after which no further workup is indicated.15, This article updates a previous article on this topic by Deutchman, et al.6. An ectopic pregnancy is when the fertilized egg remains in the fallopian tube and continues to develop. This content is owned by the AAFP. the single-dose protocol should be used in patients with -hCG levels less than 3,600 mIU per mL (3,600 IU per L), and the two-dose protocol should be considered for patients with higher initial -hCG levels, especially those with levels greater than 5,000 mIU per mL. Dec. 4, 2019. Once you have had an ectopic pregnancy, you are at higher risk of having another one. The risk factors for ectopic pregnancy include the following: Certain sexually transmitted infections (STIs). If you wish to try to get pregnant again, it's very important to see your doctor regularly. It is common for patients to experience some abdominal pain two to three days after administration of methotrexate. Miscarriage. If your hCG level does not drop by at least 15 percent between the fourth to seventh day after treatment, a second dose is required. Accessed Dec. 4, 2019. In-vitro fertilization (IVF) also increases the chance of an ectopic pregnancy. If the woman is less than 6 weeks pregnant and is bleeding but not in pain, consider expectant management. An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg grows outside of the uterus. It typically takes from one to nine weeks for hCG levels to return to zero following a miscarriage (or delivery). Sexually active women should be alert to changes in their bodies, especially if they experience symptoms of an ectopic pregnancy. 1 While there have been rare, well-publicized cases where an ectopic pregnancy has been brought to term, pregnancies of this sort are almost universally considered nonviable. Before you take methotrexate, blood tests will be done to measure the level of hCG and the functions of certain organs. Also a factor is whether your other fallopian tube is normal or shows signs of prior damage. Therefore, in a desired pregnancy, it is recommended that a discriminatory level as high as 3,500 mIU per mL (3,500 IU per L) be used to avoid misdiagnosis and interruption of a viable pregnancy, although most pregnancies will be visualized by the time the -hCG level reaches 1,500 mIU per mL.18,19. An ectopic pregnancy most often occurs in a fallopian tube, which carries eggs from the ovaries to the uterus. You may continue to feel pregnant for a while. Sometimes it can be difficult to remember all of the information provided, especially in an emergency situation. Intramuscular methotrexate is the only medication appropriate for the management of ectopic pregnancy. Most women have some abdominal pain. The rate of early pregnancy loss is approximately 11% after a live fetus has been detected on ultrasonography.17 The risk of early pregnancy loss is increased when subchorionic hemorrhage (Figure 36 ) and bleeding are present. In viable intrauterine pregnancies with initial -hCG levels of less than 1,500 mIU per mL, 1,500 to 3,000 mIU per mL, or greater than 3,000 mIU per mL, there is a 99% chance that the -hCG level will increase by at least 49%, 40%, and 33%, respectively, over 48 hours. Compared with sharp curettage, vacuum aspiration is associated with decreased pain, shorter procedure duration, and less blood loss.28 Office-based uterine aspiration is safe, less expensive, and often more convenient than treatment in the operating room.29,30 Choices about analgesia during the aspiration procedure should be made with the patient's input. In 95% of ectopic pregnancy cases, a good transvaginal ultrasound examination can actually image the ectopic pregnancy in the Fallopian tube. Vaginal bleeding in early pregnancy requires prompt attention. Have you had a sexually transmitted infection? Checking the hCG level and then checking it again in 48 hours tells you how fast the hCG level is rising. Other potential symptoms include presyncope, syncope, vomiting, diarrhea, shoulder pain, lower urinary tract symptoms, rectal pressure, or pain with defecation.11, The physical examination can reveal signs of hemodynamic instability (e.g., hypotension, tachycardia) in women with ruptured ectopic pregnancy and hemoperitoneum.12 Patients with unruptured ectopic pregnancy often have cervical motion or adnexal tenderness.13 Sometimes the ectopic pregnancy itself can be palpated as a painful mass lateral to the uterus. hCG is present in a pregnant persons blood and urine, and its the hormone that makes most pregnancy tests possible. 2019;74. doi:10.6061/clinics/2019/e1111. In a patient with a -hCG value above this level, failure to visualize an intrauterine pregnancy strongly suggests ectopic pregnancy. Ask your ob-gyn or other health care professional to recommend a counselor. More often, patient symptoms combined with serial ultrasonography and trends in beta human chorionic gonadotropin levels are used to make the diagnosis. Ectopic pregnancy. If one is damaged or removed, an egg may join with a sperm in the other tube and then travel to the uterus. Ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized ovum implants outside of the uterine cavity. After the injection, your doctor will order another HCG test to determine how well treatment is working, and if you need more medication. 2019;14(8):e0219351. Cigarette smoking alters sialylation in the Fallopian tube of women, with implications for the pathogenesis of ectopic pregnancy. Neither ultrasound showed an egg or even a sac. In stable patients, close monitoring of symptoms, serial quantitative -hCG testing, and ultrasonography are recommended4 (Figure 28,10,14,15 ). Rho(D) immune globulin can also be administered within 72 hours of early pregnancy loss, especially later in the first trimester, although the risk of alloimmunization is estimated to be 1.5% to 2% in this setting.12 There is insufficient evidence for or against the use of Rho(D) immune globulin in Rh-negative patients who present with threatened abortion. A ruptured fallopian tube can cause life-threatening internal bleeding. Severe abdominal or pelvic pain accompanied by vaginal bleeding. 2022 Sep;49(3):537-549. doi:10.1016/j.ogc.2022.02.018. Mayo Clinic is a not-for-profit organization. 2020;101(10):599-606. https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2020/0515/p599.html, Long Y, Zhu H, Hu Y, et al. Your doctor may also test your progesterone levels because low levels could be a sign of an ectopic pregnancy. This is why hCG levels alone aren . In a salpingostomy, the ectopic pregnancy is removed and the tube left to heal on its own. Urine tests. Search dates: August 3, 2017, to October 21, 2018. Accessed Dec. 4, 2019. doi:10.3238/arztebl.2015.0693, Pereira PP, Cabar FR, Gomez T, et al. In addition to her MD, she holds a Master of Public Health degree. At-home urine tests require higher levels of hCG to detect a pregnancy, typically at least 20 mIU/mL. During a transvaginal ultrasound, you lie on an exam table while a health care provider or a medical technician puts a wandlike device, known as a transducer, into the vagina. Depending on exactly how many weeks pregnant you are, it may or may not be possible to see the pregnancy on an ultrasound or detect a heartbeat. Expert opinion and consensus guideline in the absence of clinical trials, Verify baseline stability of complete blood count and comprehensive metabolic panel; determine -hCG level. Blood tests measuring hCG levels can also be used to check how well your pregnancy is progressing. Physical examination findings, laboratory testing, and ultrasonography can be used to diagnose the cause of first trimester bleeding and provide appropriate management. Laparoscopy is the preferred surgical approach. There is no evidence that palpation during the pelvic examination leads to an increased risk of rupture.10, Beta human chorionic gonadotropin (-hCG) can be detected in pregnancy as early as eight days after ovulation.14 The rate of increase in -hCG levels, typically measured every 48 hours, can aid in distinguishing normal from abnormal early pregnancy. Implantation and placental development. Explore ACOG's library of patient education pamphlets. Other side effects may include: It is important to follow up with your ob-gyn or other health care professional until your treatment with methotrexate is complete. As your pregnancy progresses, the hCG level increase slows down significantly. In a salpingectomy, the ectopic pregnancy and the tube are both removed. Ectopic pregnancies are not viable and can cause serious complications for pregnant women, including death. . Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. These are called quantitative hCG tests, and they can be used to determine if hCG levels are increasing or decreasing, and how fast. Further evaluation is needed unless a definitive nonobstetric cause of bleeding is found or products of conception are seen (Figure 1).8, The subunit of human chorionic gonadotropin (-hCG) can be detected in the plasma of a pregnant woman as early as eight days after ovulation.9 Quantitative -hCG levels can provide useful information in early pregnancy. If so, where does it hurt? Clinical Outcomes in High-Risk Pregnancies Due to Advanced Maternal Age. You will not be able to use methotrexate if you are breastfeeding or have certain health problems. Copyright 2019 by the American Academy of Family Physicians. Counseling may be helpful. Oral mifepristone (Mifeprex), 200 mg, followed 24 hours later by misoprostol, 800 mcg vaginally, is the most effective regimen for medical management of early pregnancy loss and, when available, should be recommended over misoprostol alone. Hendriks E, Rosenberg R, Prine L. Ectopic Pregnancy: Diagnosis and Management. The clinical manifestations and diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy are reviewed here with a focus on tubal pregnancy. It can also possibly indicate an ectopic pregnancy that is 'self-resolving'. The search included meta-analyses, guidelines, and reviews. They can even be life-threatening. Declining or low rate of increase in hCG over 48 hours can be a sign of an ectopic pregnancy or miscarriage. The fertilized egg travels through the fallopian tube and into the uterus, where it attaches to the uterine wall. Methotrexate can cause sun sensitivity. Have you ever had reproductive surgery, including getting your tubes tied (or a reversal)? The most common gestational age of diagnosis is between 6 to 10 weeks. You may seek medical attention due to pain or vaginal bleeding. Are you in pain? If so, is it more or less than your typical period? Bed rest does not improve outcomes, and there is insufficient evidence supporting the use of progestins. However, if a person's hCG level is rising slowly or decreasing, this suggests that the pregnancy may be ectopic. the unsubscribe link in the e-mail. Prescription pain medication and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen. General Anesthesia: The use of drugs that produce a sleep-like state to prevent pain during surgery. Most ectopic pregnancies are diagnosed between six and nine weeks of pregnancy. If the hCG level is high and no gestational sac is seen in the uterus, this makes it highly likely that there is an ectopic pregnancy. Assisted Reproductive Technology: A group of infertility treatments in which an egg is fertilized with a sperm outside the body; the fertilized egg then is transferred to the uterus. People who have had a history of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) also have a higher risk for an ectopic pregnancy. If hCG levels have not decreased enough after the . Many people who have an ectopic pregnancy had no risk factors at all. Visualization of chorionic villi differentiates intrauterine pregnancy loss from ectopic pregnancy, avoiding unnecessary administration of methotrexate. The estimated mortality of ectopic pregnancy is between 2 and 4/1000. If the ectopic pregnancy is causing heavy bleeding, you might need emergency surgery. All rights reserved. Foods that produce gas, which can cause discomfort and mask the pain of a possible rupture of a fallopian tube. In: Williams Obstetrics. A hCG level that is rising by less than 66% over 48 hours when the hCG is below 1,200 IU means it is likely, but not a certainty, that the pregnancy is ectopic. Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs): Infections that are spread by sexual contact, including chlamydia, gonorrhea, human papillomavirus (HPV), herpes, syphilis, and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV, the cause of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome [AIDS]). Bed rest or progestins should not be recommended to prevent early pregnancy loss in patients with first trimester bleeding because these interventions have not been proven effective. How long should I wait before trying to become pregnant again? information highlighted below and resubmit the form. Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am. You can detect hCG in either blood or urine . Patient satisfaction, mental health outcomes, infection rates, and future fertility are similar between these treatments.2022 Mental health outcomes are better when patients are included in the decision-making process, and shared decision making should guide management.23. What are my chances of having a healthy pregnancy in the future? Have you been pregnant before? Author disclosure: No relevant financial affiliations. A review of the menstrual history and prior ultrasonography can help establish gestational dating and determine whether the pregnancy location is known. One use for quantitative hCG levels is to diagnose and monitor an ectopic pregnancy or pregnancy of unknown location. PloS One. Management of these pregnancies has changed dramatically over the years. This does not require the removal of the fallopian tube. PMID: 36122984. Endometriosis: A condition in which tissue that lines the uterus is found outside of the uterus, usually on the ovaries, fallopian tubes, and other pelvic structures. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Author disclosure: No relevant financial affiliations. Any use of this site constitutes your agreement to the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy linked below. However, there are some very rare medical conditions that can cause high hCG levels. Almost all ectopic pregnanciesmore than 90%occur in a fallopian tube. Which procedure you have depends on the amount of bleeding and damage and whether the tube has ruptured. Expectant management, medical management, and uterine aspiration are safe methods for treating anembryonic gestations and fetal demise. The diagnosis of threatened abortion should be made in patients with bleeding and an ultrasound-confirmed viable intrauterine pregnancy. The combination of missing a menstrual period, pelvic pain, and vaginal spotting is often seen in ectopic pregnancies. In some cases, an ectopic pregnancy may resolve on its own. 2020;30(2). Symptoms most often appear 6 to 8 weeks after the last normal menstrual period. Certain factors place a person at a relatively higher risk of having an ectopic pregnancy. Urine pregnancy tests work by turning positive if they detect the presence of hCG. In this case, a repeat dose of methotrexate may be given, although surgery may be required if the patient is symptomatic. However, emergency medical help is needed if you develop these warning signs or symptoms of an ectopic pregnancy: Call 911 (or your local emergency number) or go to the hospital if you have the above symptoms. However, since they may go on to develop severe complications, they also require urgent medical attention. Correa-de-Araujo R, Yoon SS (Sarah). These can be referred to as tubal pregnancies. Ectopic pregnancies can also occur in the cervix, abdomen, or ovary, but these are much rarer than tubal pregnancies. As an ectopic pregnancy grows, more serious symptoms may develop, especially if a fallopian tube ruptures. If the ectopic pregnancy has ruptured a tube, emergency surgery is needed. For trusted, in-depth advice from ob-gyns, turn to Your Pregnancy and Childbirth: Month to Month. The rate of -hCG increase is less rapid as the level increases. Skip to primary navigation . Urgent surgical referral is indicated when ultrasonography demonstrates an embryo and fetal cardiac activity outside of the uterus. The pregnancy then is absorbed by the body over 46 weeks. Ectopic pregnancy in Dalhatu Araf Specialist Hospital Lafia Nigeria - A 5-year review. . Overall, surgical management has a higher success rate for ectopic pregnancy than methotrexate.5 The initial -hCG level at which to transfer a patient for possible surgical treatment depends on local standards, although a level of 5,000 mIU per mL (5,000 IU per L) is commonly used.5,11 Ultrasound visualization of an embryo with fetal cardiac activity outside of the uterus is an indication for urgent transfer for surgical management.5,25 Additionally, social factors that preclude frequent laboratory testing (e.g., poor telephone access, work and family obligations, lack of transportation) can make surgical management the safer option5 (Table 55,11). This site complies with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information: verify here. Ectopic precautions and serial -hCG levels should be continued until the level is undetectable. As the pregnancy grows, it can cause the tube to burst (rupture). Hormone: A substance made in the body by cells or organs that controls the function of cells or organs. In the case of an ectopic pregnancy, the hCG level may just plateau or increase at a very slow rate, but . Multiple treatment options exist depending on the characteristics and gestational age of the pregnancy, which your health care provider can discuss with you. Sometimes, an embryo is visible in or around the fallopian tube; this confirms an ectopic pregnancy. The nature, location, and severity of pain in ectopic pregnancy vary. People who are older at the time of pregnancy also have an increased risk of ectopic pregnancy. 2019 Oct-Dec;26(4):235-238. doi:10.4103/npmj.npmj_105_19. hCG levels can help health care providers diagnose ectopic pregnancies, when interpreted together with ultrasound, and therefore help people get the care they need quickly. What Are the Factors Contributing to Obesity. Typically, if you go to your health care provider with concerns like this, they will order an ultrasound. If your home pregnancy test is positive, your healthcare provider may offer a blood test to check your hCG levels. Online forums also can be a place to get support from other women who have had ectopic pregnancies. An hCG level that is lower than expected is one reason to suspect an ectopic pregnancy. Abstract. Tulandi T. Ectopic pregnancy: Clinical manifestations and diagnosis. [2012] doi:10.1089/jwh.2020.8860. Fallopian Tube: Tube through which an egg travels from the ovary to the uterus. ERIN HENDRIKS, MD, HONOR MACNAUGHTON, MD, AND MARICELA CASTILLO MACKENZIE, MD, Related letter: Progestin Therapy Not Likely to Be Harmful in Women with First Trimester Bleeding. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. This can also help determine whether a pregnancy is healthy or ectopic, but it should be interpreted together with ultrasound findings. However, most ectopic pregnancies do not reach this stage. If you are a Mayo Clinic patient, this could A patient with diagnosed ectopic pregnancy should be immediately transferred for surgery if she has peritoneal signs or hemodynamic instability, if the initial beta human chorionic gonadotropin level is high, if fetal cardiac activity is detected outside of the uterus on ultrasonography, or if there is a contraindication to medical management. There are different treatment protocols, but the single-dose regimen is most common.15 This includes an intramuscular injection of 50 mg of methotrexate per m2, followed by close monitoring of symptoms and measurement of -hCG levels four and seven days after injection. One of the most important factors is your ability to follow up with blood tests that check your blood levels of hCG. A history of ectopic pregnancies or a history of surgery on the fallopian tubes are the factors that most increase the risk. An hCG level between 6 and 24 mIU/mL is considered a grey area, and you'll likely need to be retested to see if your levels rise to confirm a pregnancy. Clinics. Blood tests can determine how high the hCG level is. Molecular Reproduction and Development. When Low hCG Levels Suggest Ectopic Pregnancy . Mayo Clinic. This period increases to about every 96 hours as you get further along. Additionally, a PubMed search was completed in Clinical Queries using the following key terms: first trimester bleeding, threatened abortion, miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, and discriminatory zone. Methotrexate may be used if the pregnancy has not ruptured a fallopian tube. Treatment of threatened abortion is expectant management. PID is usually caused by a sexually transmitted infection that spreads from the vagina to the uterus and fallopian tubes. "Mayo," "Mayo Clinic," "MayoClinic.org," "Mayo Clinic Healthy Living," and the triple-shield Mayo Clinic logo are trademarks of Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research. For some women, ectopic pregnancy can be traumatic. In this case, the pregnancy is called a pregnancy of unknown location. There is no consensus about the next steps if a pregnancy is of unknown location. An ectopic pregnancy cannot move or be moved to the uterus, so it always requires treatment. After this . Dr. Ewan is a physician with a background in pediatrics. Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is a hormone thats very important throughout pregnancy. Other signs may include: At this stage, it may be hard to know if you are experiencing a typical pregnancy or an ectopic pregnancy. These cases require medical attention immediately. Next, your doctor uses a thin tube equipped with a camera lens and light (laparoscope) to view the tubal area. The definitive diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy can be made with ultrasound visualization of a yolk sac and/or embryo in the adnexa. By the time you reach 8 to 10 weeks, your hCG level will have reached its peak. Medical management is safe and effective in carefully selected patients. This content is owned by the AAFP. Levels peaks during the first eight to 11 weeks of pregnancy, then decline and plateau. A Cochrane review found no difference in success rates between laparoscopic salpingostomy and medical treatment with systemic methotrexate, as well as no differences in tubal patency or subsequent fertility rates.40. Pregnancy of unknown location describes the scenario in which a pregnancy test is positive, but neither intrauterine nor ectopic pregnancy is shown on ultrasonography. Patient information: See related handout on bleeding in early pregnancy, written by the authors of this article. There is a problem with Do you have vaginal bleeding? If an ultrasound doesnt show an embryo in your uterus, it could be that its too early in pregnancy to see the embryo, or it could be an ectopic pregnancy. If you have sudden, severe pain; shoulder pain; or weakness, you should go to an emergency room. If you're diagnosed with an ectopic pregnancy, your doctor may also order tests to check your blood type in case you need a transfusion. If you are pregnant, you can detect it in your urine. Bleeding equal to or heavier than a menstrual period and bleeding accompanied by pain are associated with an increased risk of early pregnancy loss.2,7 Patients should be assessed for signs and symptoms of hypovolemia. Established criteria should be used to determine treatment options for ectopic pregnancy, including expectant management, medical management with methotrexate, or surgical intervention. By approximately 10 weeks' gestation, the -hCG level typically plateaus or decreases, after which serial ultrasonography is the preferred diagnostic tool.11, Rh factor testing should be performed if Rh status is not known at the time of presentation. An intra-uterine pregnancy can usually be seen by 5-6 weeks gestation or when the HCG level is more than 1000 IU/l. If products of conception are visible on speculum examination, the diagnosis of incomplete abortion can be made and treatment offered. Pregnancy of unknown location refers to a transient state in which a pregnancy test is positive but ultrasonography shows neither intrauterine nor ectopic pregnancy. Burnett TL (expert opinion). manual vacuum aspiration of the uterus can evaluate for chorionic villi that differentiate intrauterine pregnancy loss from ectopic pregnancy. My hCG level was on the lower end for someone 4 to 5 weeks . Yes, ectopic pregnancies are dangerous. 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