Ectopic pregnancy
An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilised egg attaches itself outside the uterus, most commonly in one of the fallopian tubes. These tubes link the ovaries to the uterus. If an egg becomes trapped in a fallopian tube, it cannot develop into a baby, and continuing with the pregnancy could pose a risk to your health. Sadly, there is no way to save the pregnancy, which typically needs to be treated with medication or surgery. In the UK, approximately 1 in every 90 pregnancies is ectopic, amounting to about 11,000 cases each year.
When to seek medical help
If you experience any combination of the symptoms mentioned above and suspect you might be pregnant, even without a positive pregnancy test, it's essential to contact your GP or call NHS 111. An ectopic pregnancy can pose serious risks, so seeking advice promptly is crucial. Your GP will inquire about your symptoms and may recommend a pregnancy test to check for an ectopic pregnancy. You might be referred to a specialist early pregnancy clinic for a more detailed evaluation, which could include an ultrasound scan and blood tests to confirm the diagnosis. For more information, you can read about tests for ectopic pregnancy.
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Dr Martin Maher
Consultant Obstetrician
Miss Jennifer Todd
Midwife
Dr Alison Wright
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Dr Jagoda Jaworska
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Ms Heena Mehra
Consultant Gynaecologist
Dr Rebecca Scott
Adult endocrinologist
Miss Natasha Abdul Aziz
Consultant Gynaecologist
Miss Baljinder Kaur Chohan
Consultant Gynaecologist
Ms Madhusree Ghosh
Consultant Gynaecologist
Miss Sameena Kausar
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Dr Vasso Terzidou
Obstetrician
Mr Yasser Diab
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Mr Rehan Salim
Consultant gynaecologist
Dr Sharmistha Guha
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Dr Gergana Peeva
Obstetrics & Fetal Medicine Specialist
Miss Ghada Salman
Consultant Gynaecologist
Professor Liz Lightstone
Nephrology
Dr Koon Loong Chan
Obstetrician
Dr Peter McFaul
Fertility specialist
Ms Zakia Balghari
Consultant Gynaecologist and Obstetrician
Dr Seni Subair
Consultant Obstetrician
Dr Srividhya Sankaran
Consultant
Mr Rajendra Rai
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Dr Alex Digesu
Consultant Obstetrician, Gynaecologist, and Urogynaecology Subspecialist
Dr Alex Simms
Cardiology
Ms Charlotte Deans
Obstetrician
Dr Chitrabhanu Ballav
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Mr Nick Kametas
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Dr Dominic Heaney
Neurology
Dr Elizabeth Egbase
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Dr Graham Lipkin
Consultant Physician and Nephrologist
Mr Ian Chilcott
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Miss Joanna Cook
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Dr Kate Bramham
Consultant Nephrologist
Ms Laura Ismail
Consultant
Miss Linda Farahani
Consultant Gynaecologist and Specialist
Dr Emma Shawkat
Obstetrician and Sub-Specialist
Mr Keith Duncan
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Ms Kenga Sivarajah
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Ms Rhonda Flemming
Consultant Gynaecologist
Ms Michelle Swer
Consultant Gynaecologist
Mr Ramesan Navaratnarajah
Consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist
Ms Ora Jesner
Consultant Gynaecologist
Dr Panicos Shangaris
Consultant
Dr Philip Bullen
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Dr Prema Lall
Consultant obstetrician and specialist
Dr Shahla Ahmed
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Mr Shane Duffy
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Dr Shazia Malik
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Dr Spyros Bakalis
Consultant
Ms Vinita Singh
Obstetrician