Ectopic pregnancies

An ectopic pregnancyPregnancy in which implantation of the fertilized egg occurs outside the uterus, usually in one of the fallopian tubes, an ovary or the abdominal cavity. (EP) is the development of the embryoTerm designating the early stages of development from conception to the eighth week of pregnancy. From the first cell division on, the two-cell stage, one uses the term embryo. outside the uterine cavity. EP is one of the major complications of IVF and involves 1-5% of pregnancies obtained. Although placed in the uterusPear-shaped organ that contains and nourishes the fetus during pregnancy, which contracts in a powerful and rhythmic manner at birth to expel the fetus., the embryos are indeed able to migrate into the fallopian tubes following the natural contractions of the uterusPear-shaped organ that contains and nourishes the fetus during pregnancy, which contracts in a powerful and rhythmic manner at birth to expel the fetus..

During pregnancy, blood tests will give an indication of the evolution of the embryoTerm designating the early stages of development from conception to the eighth week of pregnancy. From the first cell division on, the two-cell stage, one uses the term embryo. and an ultrasound performed one month after the transfer can locate the embryonic sac.

The discovery of an ectopic pregnancyPregnancy in which implantation of the fertilized egg occurs outside the uterus, usually in one of the fallopian tubes, an ovary or the abdominal cavity. requires in most cases to resort to surgery (laparoscopySee endoscopy.) designed to remove the pregnancy from the tube. Unfortunately it is sometimes necessary to remove the entire tube. In specific cases, treatment with medication (Methotrexate) can also stop the progression of the pregnancy.