An ectopic pregnancy is a type of pregnancy in which the embryo attaches outside the uterus (womb). When this occurs, it is not possible for the embryo to develop into a baby. Medical assistance is required as soon as possible to avoid severe complications in the pregnant woman.
Commonly, ectopic pregnancies occur in the Fallopian tubes, and for this reason they are also known as tubal pregnancies. It can take place in other places of the female reproductive tract as well, such as the ovary, cervix, myometrium, or abdominal cavity.
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), Zaira Salvador B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist) and Cristina Algarra Goosman B.Sc., M.Sc. (psychologist).
Last Update: 03/02/2018
