Although over-35s are considered at greater risk, anyone capable of conceiving, who is sexually active or undergoing assisted reproduction, can suffer an ectopic pregnancy - stefanamer/Getty Images ...

Pregnancy can be a remarkable experience filled with anticipation, hope, and the promise of new life. Sadly, for some parents, this joyful journey can unexpectedly be cut short as a result of an ...

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

An ectopic pregnancy usually cannot survive, as it will be unable to grow outside the womb. Survival is extremely rare. Immediate medical attention is needed for an ectopic pregnancy. If an ectopic ...

"I thought it was just a bad period," recalls 28-year-old Mercy (not her real name). "The cramps were unbearable, and I was bleeding, but I brushed it off, thinking it would pass. Then one morning, a ...

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An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilised egg (ovum) implants outside the uterine cavity. In most cases of ectopic pregnancies, the implantation occurs in the fallopian tubes. Understanding the ...

A young woman, glad to be pregnant and eager for motherhood, was seemingly doing fine for several weeks. As menstruation had stopped, she was worried when she experienced blood loss from her vagina ...

Overall success rates for intramuscular (IM) methotrexate were comparable between recurrent and primary ectopic pregnancy cases, but single-dose treatment was less effective in recurrent cases.