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Thursday, 5 February 2015

Ectopic Pregnancy.

http://www.patient.co.uk/health/ectopic-pregnancy-leaflet

A pregnancy is ectopic when it occurs outside the womb (uterus) womb. Ectopic means 'misplaced'.
An ectopic pregnancy occurs in about 1 in 100 pregnancies. Although many ectopic pregnancies are now treated without the need for an operation, you should always see a doctor urgently if you think you have an ectopic pregnancy. Symptoms are listed below but include lower abdominal pain which can become severe. A ruptured ectopic pregnancy is life-threatening, needing emergency surgery. A pregnancy is ectopic when it occurs outside the womb (uterus) womb. Ectopic means 'misplaced'.

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