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Ectopic Pregnancy

Ectopic Pregnancy - What it is

What is an ectopic pregnancy?

An ectopic pregnancy is a pregnancy outside the uterus. The most common site is within a fallopian tube. In rare occasions, it can happen in the ovary or the cervix.



How common is it?

Out of every 1,000 pregnancies, five to seven are ectopic pregnancies. It is more common in women who have had an ectopic pregnancy before or women with a history of pelvic infection.
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Devendra Kanagalingam Dr

Dr Devendra Kanagalingam

Senior Consultant

​MBBS (Spore), FRCOG (UK)

Clinical Interests: Maternal Fetal Medicine, High-risk Pregnancy, Intrapartum Care, Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Rajesh Hemashree Dr

Dr Rajesh Hemashree

Senior Consultant

​MBBS, FRCOG

Clinical Interests: Male and Female Infertility, Fertility Preservation, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Yang Liying Dr

Dr Yang Liying

Senior Consultant

MBBS, MRCOG, MMed (O&G), MCI, MSc (Med Genetics), FAMS

Clinical Interests: Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Lim Whui Whui Dr

Dr Lim Whui Whui

Consultant

MBBS, MRCOG(UK), MMed (O&G)​

Clinical Interests: Obstetrics & Gynaecology

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