What is an ectopic pregnancy?
The uterus, or womb, is the place where a fetus grows during pregnancy. In an ectopic pregnancy, the fertilized egg grows in the wrong place outside the uterus. It usually occurs in the fallopian tubes. These tubes carry eggs from the ovaries to the uterus. Sometimes, an ectopic pregnancy can occur in the ovaries, abdominal cavity, or the lower part of the uterus (cervix).
Ectopic pregnancies can't end in a healthy pregnancy because the egg cannot grow. If the pregnancy continues, the fallopian tube can burst. This can cause internal bleeding, which can be a life-threatening emergency that needs immediate surgery.
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- Ectopic Pregnancy (National Library of Medicine)What is an ectopic pregnancy? The uterus, or womb, is the place where a fetus grows during pregnancy. In an ectopic pregnancy, the fertilized egg grows in the wrong place ...
- An ectopic pregnancy is a pregnancy that occurs outside the womb (uterus). ... through the tubes, it can lead to an ectopic pregnancy. Things that may cause this problem include: Birth ...
- Ectopic/Tubal Pregnancy and Miscarriage (Boston Children's Hospital)Ectopic Pregnancy/Teenagers ... Ectopic Pregnancy ... Boston Children's Hospital
- Ectopic Pregnancy (Nemours Foundation)ectopic, pregnancy, tubal pregnancy, having a baby, women's health, obstetrics, gynecology, ob/gyn, uterus, endometriosis, fallopian tubes, spotting, vaginal bleeding, pelvic inflammatory ...
- Ectopic Pregnancy (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)Ectopic Pregnancy/Start Here ... Ectopic Pregnancy ... Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
- An ectopic pregnancy is one in which the fertilized egg implants in tissue outside of the uterus and the placenta ... common site is within a Fallopian tube, however, ectopic pregnancies can occur in the ovary, the abdomen, and ...
- Ectopic Pregnancy (American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists)An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg grows outside of the uterus. This can be a life-threatening emergency ...
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- Birth Control Methods (Department of Health and Human Services, Office on Women's Health)Birth Control/Start Here ... Birth Control ... Department of Health and Human Services, Office on Women's Health
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(Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development) Female Infertility/Treatments and Therapies ... Female Infertility ... Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development ... From the National ...
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