2007-03-18 18:04:05 · 4 answers · asked by VAIN 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Trying to Conceive
An ectopic pregnancy is when an embryo forms in the fallopian tubes, but instead of moving into the uterus like it normally should, the embryo stays in the fallopian tube it formed in and starts growing there. Considering how small the fallopian tube is in relation to the uterus, this is obviously a very serious condition if it develops, so if you think you may have one then please go to the doctor immediately.
2007-03-18 18:08:19 · answer #1 · answered by timster1984 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Ectopic pregnancies occur in about seven of 1,000 pregnancies in the United States. In an ectopic pregnancy, the fertilized egg starts developing outside of the uterus, usually in a fallopian tube. In that case, some of the uterine lining may slough off, as a period. You would experience other symptoms, such as lower abdominal pain and cramping on one side of the pelvis."
2007-03-19 01:09:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When a fertilized egg implants outside of the uterus - usually in a fallopian tube.
2007-03-19 01:07:04 · answer #3 · answered by RadTech - BAS RT(R)(ARRT) 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is when the fertilized egg implants itself anywhere but the uterus. For example, if it plants in the fallopian tubs.
2007-03-19 01:08:01 · answer #4 · answered by Jessica 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋