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Causes Of Ectopic Pregnancy
Health Encyclopedia: Ectopic Pregnancy
An ectopic pregnancy is an abnormal pregnancy that occurs outside the uterus (womb). The baby can not survive.
Alternative Names
Tubal pregnancy; Cervical pregnancy; Abdominal pregnancy
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
An ectopic pregnancy occurs when baby starts to develop outside the womb (uterus). The most common site for an ectopic pregnancy is within a fallopian tube. However, in rare cases, ectopic pregnancies can occur in the ovar...
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