Yes, it is possible and it is what is known as heterotopic pregnancy. It is a rare entity in the general population and usually occurs in 1 in 30,000 pregnancies.
However, any risk factor for an ectopic pregnancy is also a risk factor for a heterotopic pregnancy. The incidence increases when there is a history of pelvic inflammatory disease or assisted reproduction treatments, increasing its incidence to 1 in 100 pregnancies in the latter case.
Read the full article on: Is a twin or multiple ectopic pregnancy possible? ( 63).
Xinxin Lin
MD
Dr. Xinxin Lin has a degree in Medicine from the University of Barcelona and is a specialist in gynecology and assisted reproduction.
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