In a normal pregnancy, the embryo implants in the uterus. However, sometimes the embryo implants elsewhere, most commonly in the fallopian tubes. When this happens, it is known as an ectopic or extrauterine pregnancy.
In addition to the fallopian tube, there are other types of ectopic pregnancy, such as isthmic ectopic pregnancy, when the embryo implants towards the end of the tube, or ovarian ectopic pregnancy, if the embryo implants in the ovary, for example.
Read the full article on: What is ectopic pregnancy? – Types, symptoms and diagnosis ( 86).
By Estefanía Rodríguez Ferradas M.D., M.Sc., Ph.D. (gynecologist), Eric Saucedo de la Llata M.D. (gynecologist), Gorka Barrenetxea Ziarrusta M.D., Ph.D. (gynecologist), Héctor Iván Izquierdo Urdinola M.D. (gynecologist), Jon Ander Agirregoikoa M.D. (gynecologist), Marta Barranquero Gómez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist) and Cristina Algarra Goosman B.Sc., M.Sc. (psychologist).
Last Update: 01/07/2026
