Patient's question:
I also wonder if another ectopic pregnancy might lead to infertility. Besides, how can I prevent another ectopic pregnancy?Doctor's answer:
Hello: When a fertilized egg implants and grows outside the uterine cavity, it is called ectopic pregnancy. Depending on the site of implantation, ectopic pregnancy can be classified as fallopian tube pregnancy, abdominal pregnancy, cervical pregnancy, etc. The most common type of ectopic pregnancy is fallopian tube pregnancy. Surgical treatment is generally required, which involves the removal of the affected fallopian tube. The fallopian tubes have two—one on each side. If one is removed, the other remains intact and continues to function normally without affecting fertility. However, in some cases, a person may experience two ectopic pregnancies in succession, leading to the loss of both fallopian tubes, which completely renders them infertile.