Ectopic pregnancies occur when the fertilized ovum implants outside of the uterine fundus. The most common site of ectopic implantation is the Fallopian tube. Other sites such as the abdomen, ovary, or cervix are far less common but are associated with higher mortality. During the past 40 years its incidence has been steadily increasing concomitant with increased STD rates and associated salpingitis (inflammation of the Fallopian tubes). Such abnormalities of the tubes prevent normal transport of the fertilized egg to the uterus. About 1-2% of pregnancies are ectopic. Ectopic pregnancy is more often detected in women over 35 years of age, multiple pregnancies and in non-white ethnic groups. Today, early intervention saves lives and reduces morbidity, but ectopic pregnancy still accounts for 4% to 10% of pregnancy-related deaths and leads to a high incidence of ectopic site gestations in subsequent pregnancies.
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Basic information
http://www.webmd.com/baby/guide/pregnancy-ectopic-pregnancy#1. Webmd, what to know about ectopic pregnancy
http://patient.info/in/health/ectopic-pregnancy-leaflet. Patient, ectopic pregnancy
http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/2041923-overview. Medscape, ectopic pregnancy
http://www.medicinenet.com/ectopic_pregnancy/article.htm. Medicinenet.com, ectopic pregnancy
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/ectopic-pregnancy/basics/definition/con-20024262. Mayo clinic, ectopic pregnancy
https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/gynecology-and-obstetrics/abnormalities-of-pregnancy/ectopic-pregnancy. Merck manual, ectopic pregnancy
http://www.healthline.com/health/pregnancy/ectopic-pregnancy#overview1. Health line, ectopic pregnancy
https://cdemcurriculum.com/ectopic-pregnancy/. Cdem curriculum, ectopic pregnancy
Advanced information
http://www.aafp.org/afp/2000/0215/p1080.html. American family physician, ectopic pregnancy
https://www.glowm.com/section_view/heading/ectopic%20pregnancy/item/47. Glowm, ectopic pregnancy
http://www.ajog.org/article/s0002-9378(11)02162-4/fulltext. Ajog, ectopic pregnancy not within the (distal) fallopian tube: etiology, diagnosis, and treatment
https://fertilityresearchandpractice.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s40738-015-0008-z. Biomed central, incidence, diagnosis and management of tubal and nontubal ectopic pregnancies: a review, fertility research and practice 2015 1:15, doi: 10.1186/s40738-015-0008-z, panelli et al. 2015
http://www.obgyn.net/tags/ectopic-pregnancy. Obgyn.net, ectopic pregnancy
https://www.guideline.gov/summaries/summary/39274/ectopic-pregnancy-and-miscarriage-diagnosis-and-initial-management-in-early-pregnancy-of-ectopic-pregnancy-and-miscarriage. Ahrq, ectopic pregnancy and miscarriage: diagnosis and initial management in early pregnancy of ectopic pregnancy and miscarriage.
Http://www.ajronline.org/doi/full/10.2214/ajr.13.10644. Ajr online, beyond ultrasound: ct and mri of ectopic pregnancy
http://www.clinicalimagingscience.org/article.asp?issn=2156-7514;year=2014;volume=4;issue=1;spage=37;epage=37;aulast=petrides. Revisiting ectopic pregnancy: a pictorial essay, doi: 10.4103/2156-7514.137817
Research
http://www.nature.com/articles/srep08487. Nature, association between levonorgestrel emergency contraception and the risk of ectopic pregnancy: a multicenter case-control study, doi:10.1038/srep08487
http://www.casereportswomenshealth.com/article/s2214-9112(15)00014-4/fulltext. Ectopic pregnancy after hysterectomy may not be so uncommon: a case report and review of the literature, doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.crwh.2015.04.001
http://www.hindawi.com/journals/ogi/2015/902426/. Failure rate of single dose methotrexate in managment of ectopic pregnancy, http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/902426
http://rbej.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1477-7827-3-52. Biomed central, smoking and reproduction: the oviduct as a target of cigarette smoke, reproductive biology and endocrinology 2005 3:52, doi: 10.1186/1477-7827-3-52, talbot and riveles
http://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/2/4/214/htm. Laparoscopic surgery for ovarian pregnancy using diathermy hook with conservation of ovary: a case report and literature review, doi:10.3390/jcm2040214
http://www.hindawi.com/journals/isrn/2012/637094/. The evolution of methotrexate as a treatment for ectopic pregnancy and gestational trophoblastic neoplasia: a review, http://dx.doi.org/10.5402/2012/637094
http://europepmc.org/backend/ptpmcrender.fcgi?accid=pmc4807767&blobtype=pdf. Plos, comparison of the fertility outcome of salpingotomy and salpingectomy in women with tubal pregnancy
http://www.plamj.org/index.php/plamj/article/view/386. Plamj, combination of methotrexate and mifepristone versus methotrexate alone for patients with ectopic pregnancy:a systematic review
https://www.dovepress.com/ectopic-pregnancy-a-life-threatening-gynecological-emergency-a14067. Ectopic pregnancy: a life-threatening gynecological emergency, doi https://dx.doi.org/10.2147/ijwh.s49672
Related topics
https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg154?unlid=9893977392014102905751?print=true. Nice
http://radiopaedia.org/articles/ectopic-pregnancy. Radiopedia.org
http://natural-fertility-info.com/ectopic-pregnancy.html. Natural fertility info, healing from ectopic pregnancy
http://goldpregnancy.com/when-does-shoulder-pain-occur-in-ectopic-pregnancy/. When does shoulder pain occur in ectopic pregnancy?
Other articles
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/pmh0013818/. Pubmed, chinese herbal medicine (chm) in the treatment of ectopic pregnancy
http://www.cosmopolitan.co.uk/body/news/a44181/ectopic-pregnancy-information-cause-treatment/. 10 things you need to know about ectopic pregnancies
http://www.med.nyu.edu/sti/content31ef.html?cid=14&ccid=89&cccid=160. Ectopic pregnancy animation
http://www.nexplanon.com/en/consumer/about-it/risks-and-side-effects/. Risks and side effects of nexplanon
Other helpful resources
http://americanpregnancy.org/pregnancy-complications/ectopic-pregnancy/. American pregnancy association, promoting pregnancy wellness
http://www.ectopic.org.uk/. The ectopic pregnancy trust
https://www.tommys.org/pregnancy-information/pregnancy-complications/ectopic-pregnancy. Tommy’s, support organisation
https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/pregnancy/ectopic-pregnancy. Planned parenthood
http://www.ectopicpregnancy.co.uk/. Ectopic pregnancy foundation
http://healthywa.wa.gov.au/articles/s_t/support-services-for-pregnancy-loss-available-at-king-edward-memorial-hospital. Support services for pregnancy loss available at king edward memorial hospital
http://www.ectopicpregnancyfoundation.org/. Ectopic pregnancy foundation
http://ectopicireland.ie/medical-info/. Ectopic pregnancy ireland
http://www.ectopicpregnancy.com/. Ectopic pregnancy.com
http://www.bounty.com/pregnancy-and-birth/miscarriage-and-loss/ectopic-pregnancy. Bounty, support group
https://www.tubal-reversal.net/tubal-reversal/risks-of-tubal-reversal-surgery/. Tubal reversal a personal choice
Related videos
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkzvdescrbk. Youtube, ectopic pregnancy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hsyhtczwiwi. Youtube, ectopic pregnancy overview
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttqlkiab8ys. Youtube, ectopic pregnancy signs and symptoms
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqbfrfmyqea. Youtube, ectopic pregnancy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7s6k9kuybfm. Youtube, what happens during laparoscopy for ectopic pregnancy?
Https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45hyjpof6-0. Youtube, ectopic pregnancy
Presentation/quiz/newspaper articles
http://www.slideshare.net/drmcbansal/ectopic-pregnancy-14991708. Slideshare, ectopic pregnancy
https://prezi.com/pjvlbggctxw2/ectopic-pregnancy/. Prezi, ectopic pregnancy
https://prezi.com/pizdn1dpz7mg/ectopic-pregnancy/. Prezi, ectopic pregnancy
https://prezi.com/1mpxh6dlhkbf/ectopic-pregnancy/. Prezi, ectopic pregnancy
http://www.slideshare.net/elnashar/ectopic-pregnancy-37398185. Slideshare, ectopic pregnancy
http://www.slideshare.net/priyadharshinimanickam/ectopic-pregnancy-47196799. Slideshare, ectopic pregnancy