Diagnosing Ectopic (Tubal) Pregnancy With hCG Levels | 合法醫療器材資訊網

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Ectopic pregnancy can be challenging to diagnose based on symptoms alone because symptoms may not always be obvious. Early diagnosis is essential, though, as an untreated ectopic pregnancy can result in a ruptured fallopian tube, resulting in serious complications for the pregnant person.

An ectopic pregnancy[1] occurs when a fertilized egg implants outside of the uterus. More than 90% of ectopic pregnancies implant in the fallopian tube. For this reason, ectopic pregnancy is also sometimes referred to as a tubal pregnancy.

Ectopic pregnancies occur in 1% to 2% of all pregnancies. When an ectopic pregnancy develops undetected for too long, it ...