What happens in an ectopic pregnancy?

Answer by  dzac (18)

An ectopic pregnancy is when the fertilized egg implants in the fallopian tube instead of the uterus. Ectopic pregnancies are extremely dangerous since the fallopian tube is obviously not big enough to allow the growth of a fetus.

Answer by  Feasel (1766)

Its when the forming child is in the tubes that the egg goes through when its released for a period. Normally a child will form in the uterus. So that usually means the egg was fertilized on its way out and the body decided to keep it.

Answer by  bubbyboy (9929)

An ectopic pregnancy happens when the egg attaches somewhere, usually in the fallopian tubes, instead of the uterus. The baby will grow but not for long. After just a few weeks the tube will burst and this can be a true emergency. Signs are extrmem side pain and usually a lot of bleeding.

Answer by  maryb (95)

In an ectopic pregnancy, the fertilized egg implants in the fallopian tube instead of in the uterus. This is not a viable pregnancy, and will need to be medically terminated.

Answer by  Ali41 (1593)

In an ectopic pregnancy, the egg implants in the wrong place. Instead of being in the uterus where it has room to grow, it ends up in the fallopian tube. The fallopian tube is narrow and the baby cannot grow there. Ectopic pregnancy have to be ended, since if they weren't it would cause the tube to burst.

Answer by  Cransus (130)

An ectopic pregnancy is when a fertilized egg attaches and attempts to grow somewhere other than the uterus. Most commonly, this occurs in the Fallopian tubes. Many ectopic pregnancies are not viable as they don't occur in an area large enough for the egg to grow to full size.