Ectopic pregnancy is the implantation of the embryo outside the uterus, either in the fallopian tubes, ovaries or any other extrauterine location. This type of pregnancy is caused by a blockage or delay in the movement of the fertilised egg through the fallopian tube. However, there are certain factors that increase the risk of ectopic pregnancy. Some of these factors are listed below:
- Endometriosis or the presence of endometrial tissue outside the uterus.
- Salpingitis, i.e. inflammation of the fallopian tubes.
- Maternal age.
- Previous extrauterine or ectopic pregnancy.
- smoking
- Tubal reversal.
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: 08/08/2023
