Ectopic Pregnancy

Ectopic Pregnancy In a normal pregnancy, the fertilized egg implants to the lining of the uterus whereas in ectopic pregnancy, the fertilized egg or the embryo attaches itself somewhere outside the uterus. In most cases, implantation occurs in one of the... More

Ectopic Pregnancy In a normal pregnancy, the fertilized egg implants to the lining of the uterus whereas in ectopic pregnancy, the fertilized egg or the embryo attaches itself somewhere outside the uterus. In most cases, implantation occurs in one of the fallopian tubes, which carry eggs from the ovaries to the uterus, and is known as Tubal Pregnancy. Apart from this, implantation can also occur in the ovaries, abdomen and cervix.It is a complication of pregnancy that is not viable; except for some rare exceptions. It is dangerous for the mother as internal hemorrhaging can cause heavy bleeding which is either not healthy or can be life-threatening. Types of Ectopic pregnancy are: 1. Tubal Pregnancy: Most ectopic pregnancies are tubal pregnancies and it occurs when the fertilized egg implants in the fallopian tubes. 2. Non-Tubal Ectopic Pregnancy: Around two percent of the ectopic pregnancies occur in the cervix, ovary, or are intraabdominal. There have been very rare cases, in which, Less