Patient's question:
I went for a prenatal check-up today and heard that a girl had an ectopic pregnancy. Hello doctor, how does ectopic pregnancy occur?Doctor's answer:
The causes of ectopic pregnancy may include tubal abnormalities, such as tubal blockage, which prevents the fertilized egg from normally implanting in the uterus, leading to implantation in the fallopian tube and resulting in ectopic pregnancy. Additionally, ectopic pregnancy may occur if the fallopian tubes have undergone surgery or if there is congenital abnormal development of the fallopian tubes. Furthermore, taking emergency contraception pills or other medications after sexual intercourse may also lead to ectopic pregnancy. Uterine fibroids can also cause ectopic pregnancy.