Care guide for Ectopic Pregnancy. Includes: possible causes, signs and symptoms, standard treatment options and means of care and support. Ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg attaches outside the uterus, often in a fallopian tube. Ectopic pregnancies can cause serious complications and always require treatment. If you have symptoms of an ectopic pregnancy, seek immediate medical attention. Ectopic pregnancy is a complication of pregnancy in which the embryo attaches outside the uterus. [5] This complication has also been referred to as an extrauterine pregnancy (aka EUP). [6] Signs and symptoms classically include abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding, but fewer than 50 percent of affected women have both of these symptoms. [1] Usually, a fertilized egg attaches itself to the lining in your uterus. But with an ectopic pregnancy (also called extrauterine pregnancy), the fertilized egg grows outside your uterus. This...
