10 PID Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
7. Ectopic Pregnancy
When a woman conceives, the egg is fertilized in the fallopian tube. The egg will then pass down the fallopian tube until it reaches the uterus. Here, the egg will settle into the lining of the uterus, where it will then continue to develop. An ectopic pregnancy occurs when the egg does not reach the uterus and settles in the fallopian tube instead.
The fertilized egg will still continue to develop here, and this can be extremely dangerous for the mother, and the child will have very little chance of survival. An ectopic pregnancy can be caused by pelvic inflammatory disease, and an abortion will be necessary for the mother’s safety.
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