Ectopic pregnancy occurs when the embryo adheres to a place other than the uterus. The most common site is the Fallopian tube, yet it can implant to the ovary or cervix, too.
Ectopic pregnancies occur in 1 to 3% of IVF cycles, and is one of the most concerning risks.
Read the full article on: What are the most frequent symptoms after an embryo transfer? ( 450).
By Aitziber Domingo Bilbao B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist), Blanca Paraíso M.D., Ph.D., M.Sc. (gynecologist), Elena Santiago Romero M.D. (gynecologist), Guillermo Quea Campos M.D. (gynecologist), Laura Parra Villar B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologin), María José Martínez-Cañavate Montero M.D. (gynecologist), Marta Barranquero Gómez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist), Rebeca Reus BSc, MSc (embryologist), Rut Gómez de Segura M.D. (gynecologist), Sara Salgado B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist), Zaira Salvador B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist) and Michelle Lorraine Embleton B.Sc. Ph.D. (biochemist).
Last Update: 12/15/2016
