Ectopic Pregnancy and Risk Factors

Who Is More at Risk?

- Dr B Ramesh

An ectopic pregnancy happens when a fertilized egg grows outside the uterus, most often in the fallopian tube. Since the tube cannot support a growing pregnancy, it can cause serious health risks if not treated on time.

Who Is at Higher Risk?

Previous ectopic pregnancy: Women who have already had an ectopic pregnancy are more likely to experience it again.

History of pelvic infections: Infections such as pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) can damage the fallopian tubes, increasing the chances of an ectopic pregnancy.

Tubal surgery: Surgeries on the fallopian tubes, such as those done for infertility treatment, can raise the risk.

Use of fertility treatments: Women undergoing treatments like in vitro fertilization (IVF) may have a higher chance of ectopic pregnancy.