What is ectopic pregnancy? Ectopic pregnancy is a pregnancy in which the fertilized egg is planted outside the body of the uterus. It occurs in the fallopian tubes, ovaries, abdominal cavity, broad ligament, cervix, horn of the uterus and scar after cesarean section, among which more than 90% are tubal pregnancies. Ectopic pregnancy is the leading cause of maternal death during early pregnancy. Etiology About 50% are tubal injury factors, including chronic pelvic inflammatory disease, history of pelvic surgery, etc. Women who have had ectopic pregnancy are a high-risk group and should be alerted to the possibility of ectopic pregnancy after pregnancy. Clinical manifestations Menopause, abdominal pain, irregular vaginal bleeding, syncope and shock Diagnosis – auxiliary tests Human chorionic gonadotropin level (HCG) measurement, vaginal ultrasound, laparoscopy, diagnostic scraping, posterior fornix aspiration Treatment – according to the condition, you can choose from expectant therapy, medication, surgery Ectopic pregnancy caused by the site of pregnancy It is a very dangerous gynecological emergency, so pregnant women with related symptoms should seek medical attention in a timely manner, and once diagnosed, should actively cooperate with the doctor’s treatment, and should not be taken lightly, otherwise it will lead to life-threatening and serious consequences.