May 14th, 2008
Ectopic Pregnancy - Symptoms, Causes And Remedies
Ectopic is derived from Greek word “ektopos,” meaning “out of place”. Ectopic pregnancy was first discovered in the 11th century and by the end of 18th century, it took a lethal form. Today, with advancements in the field of medicine, death due to ectopic pregnancy is rare.
What Is An Ectopic Pregnancy?
Ectopic pregnancy is not a normal pregnancy, the sperms reach the egg in the fallopian tube, where fertilization occurs, and then, this fertilized egg travels on to reach the uterus and implants itself there to complete the gestation period. The fertilized egg fails to reach the uterus for the gestation period and instead implant itself anywhere outside uterus, like cervix, fallopian tube, abdominal cavity. In general, the fertilized egg implants itself in the fallopian tube.