Patient's question:
Detailed medical condition and consultation purpose: Thank you! Regarding the above answer, I would also like to ask if a recurrent ectopic pregnancy could lead to infertility? And how can I avoid another ectopic pregnancy?Doctor's answer:
Hello:A pregnancy where the fertilized egg implants and develops outside the uterine cavity is called an ectopic pregnancy. Based on the site of implantation, ectopic pregnancies can include fallopian tube pregnancy, abdominal pregnancy, cervical pregnancy, and others. 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 healthy and continues to function normally without affecting fertility. However, in some cases, a person may experience two ectopic pregnancies in succession, resulting in the loss of both fallopian tubes, which completely renders them infertile.