Overview
Early pregnancy that develops outside the uterine lining—the typical place for a developing pregnancy—is referred to as an ectopic pregnancy. The Fallopian tubes are where most ectopic pregnancies take place. Ectopic pregnancies cannot develop normally, and the embryo or fetus usually dies as a result.
A fertilized egg that settles and develops anywhere other than the uterus' inner lining is said to have an ectopic pregnancy (EP). The majority of ectopic pregnancies take place in the Fallopian tube and are referred to as tubal pregnancies. But they can also develop in other places, like the ovary, cervix, and abdominal cavity. In between 1% and 2% of pregnancies, an ectopic pregnancy develops. A molar pregnancy, which can cause pregnancy-related symptoms, differs from an ectopic pregnancy in that it often originates from the growth of a grape-like mass of tissue generated from an egg with insufficient genetic information inside the uterus.
Ectopic pregnancy's main health concern is a rupture that results in internal bleeding Even though the incidence of ectopic pregnancies is rising, the survival rate from these pregnancies is improving. The primary cause of a bad outcome is delaying seeking medical care.