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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.

Professionals who treat ectopic pregnancy (51)

DM

Dr Martin Maher

Consultant Obstetrician

Manchester
High-risk pregnancy
4D ultrasound
Amniocentesis
+5
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MJ

Miss Jennifer Todd

Midwife

Manchester
High-risk pregnancy
Ectopic pregnancy
Multiple pregnancy
+5
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DA

Dr Alison Wright

Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Central London
Childbirth
High-risk pregnancy
Urogynaecology
+2
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DJ

Dr Jagoda Jaworska

Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Reading
Pregnancy
Ectopic pregnancy
Cytology
+3
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MH

Ms Heena Mehra

Consultant Gynaecologist

East London
Fibroids
Endometriosis
Menopause
+5
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DR

Dr Rebecca Scott

Adult endocrinologist

Central London
Gestational diabetes
Pregnancy
Infertility
+5
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MN

Miss Natasha Abdul Aziz

Consultant Gynaecologist

Central London
Early pregnancy
Contraceptive methods
Hysteroscopy
+5
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MB

Miss Baljinder Kaur Chohan

Consultant Gynaecologist

Central London
Early pregnancy
Fibroids
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
+5
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MM

Ms Madhusree Ghosh

Consultant Gynaecologist

Central London
Fibroids
Early pregnancy
Contraceptive methods
+5
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MS

Miss Sameena Kausar

Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Central London
Menstrual disorders
Endometriosis
Gynaecological cancer
+3
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DV

Dr Vasso Terzidou

Obstetrician

Central London
Caesarean
High-risk pregnancy
Natural childbirth
+3
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MY

Mr Yasser Diab

Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Guildford
Laparoscopy
Fibroids
Ovarian cyst
+3
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MR

Mr Rehan Salim

Consultant gynaecologist

Central London
In vitro fertilisation (IVF)
Fertility treatments
Pregnancy
+3
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DS

Dr Sharmistha Guha

Obstetrics & Gynaecology

West London
Pregnancy counselling
Ultrasound
Minimal access surgery (keyhole surgery)
+3
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DG

Dr Gergana Peeva

Obstetrics & Fetal Medicine Specialist

West London
Antenatal care
Natural childbirth
High-risk pregnancy
+3
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MG

Miss Ghada Salman

Consultant Gynaecologist

Central London
Endoscopic surgery
Heavy periods
Fibroids
+3
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PL

Professor Liz Lightstone

Nephrology

Elstree
Pregnancy and kidney disease
Glomerulonephritis
Proteinuria (protein in the urine)
+3
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DK

Dr Koon Loong Chan

Obstetrician

Altrincham
Antenatal care
High-risk pregnancy
Fetal medicine
+3
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DP

Dr Peter McFaul

Fertility specialist

Belfast
Pregnancy
Miscarriage
Ectopic pregnancy
+3
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MZ

Ms Zakia Balghari

Consultant Gynaecologist and Obstetrician

Central London
Menstrual disorders
Fibroids
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
+5
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DS

Dr Seni Subair

Consultant Obstetrician

Central London
Postpartum depression
Gestational diabetes
Caesarean
+3
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DS

Dr Srividhya Sankaran

Consultant

obstetrics
Fetal medicine
Ultrasound
Childbirth
+3
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MR

Mr Rajendra Rai

Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Central London
Recurrent miscarriage
Infertility
In vitro fertilisation (IVF)
+3
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DA

Dr Alex Digesu

Consultant Obstetrician, Gynaecologist, and Urogynaecology Subspecialist

Central London
Pregnancy
Childbirth
Urinary incontinence
+3
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DA

Dr Alex Simms

Cardiology

Leeds
Heart failure
Inherited cardiac conditions
Implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD)
+3
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MC

Ms Charlotte Deans

Obstetrician

Central London
Maternal mental health
Caesarean
Antenatal care
+3
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DC

Dr Chitrabhanu Ballav

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

Great Missenden
Thyroid
Infertility
Diabetes
+3
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MN

Mr Nick Kametas

Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Central London
Pregnancy
Ultrasound
Natural childbirth
+5
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DD

Dr Dominic Heaney

Neurology

Central London
Pregnancy
Epilepsy
Neurological disorders
+3
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DE

Dr Elizabeth Egbase

Obstetrics & Gynaecology

East London
Heavy periods
Early pregnancy
Ovarian cyst
+5
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DG

Dr Graham Lipkin

Consultant Physician and Nephrologist

Birmingham
Chronic kidney disease
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Metabolic syndrome
+5
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MI

Mr Ian Chilcott

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

West London
Caesarean
High-risk pregnancy
Natural childbirth
+3
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MJ

Miss Joanna Cook

Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Central London
Menopause
Menstrual disorders
Recurrent miscarriage
+5
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DK

Dr Kate Bramham

Consultant Nephrologist

Central London
Acute kidney injury (AKI)
Chronic kidney disease
Dialysis
+3
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ML

Ms Laura Ismail

Consultant

Gynaecology
Fertility treatments
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
Menstrual disorders
+5
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ML

Miss Linda Farahani

Consultant Gynaecologist and Specialist

Reproductive Medicine in West London
Fertility treatments
Menstrual disorders
Early pregnancy
+3
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DE

Dr Emma Shawkat

Obstetrician and Sub-Specialist

Fetal
Fetal medicine
Gestational diabetes
Amniocentesis
+5
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MK

Mr Keith Duncan

Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Central London
Breakthrough bleeding
Caesarean
Childbirth
+4
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MK

Ms Kenga Sivarajah

Obstetrics & Gynaecology

East London
High-risk pregnancy
Caesarean
Preconception care
+3
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MR

Ms Rhonda Flemming

Consultant Gynaecologist

Central London
Early pregnancy
Hysteroscopy
Fibroids
+5
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MM

Ms Michelle Swer

Consultant Gynaecologist

Central London
Early pregnancy
Menopause
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
+5
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MR

Mr Ramesan Navaratnarajah

Consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist

Central London
Fertility treatments
Menopause
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
+5
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MO

Ms Ora Jesner

Consultant Gynaecologist

Central London
Early pregnancy
Ectopic pregnancy
Hysteroscopy
+4
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DP

Dr Panicos Shangaris

Consultant

Obstetrics
Fetal medicine
Pregnancy counselling
Prenatal diagnosis
+3
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DP

Dr Philip Bullen

Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Altrincham
Fetal medicine
Obstetric and gynecologic ultrasound
Antenatal care
+3
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DP

Dr Prema Lall

Consultant obstetrician and specialist

fetal-maternal medicine
Women's health
4D ultrasound
High-risk pregnancy
+3
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DS

Dr Shahla Ahmed

Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Central London
Ultrasound
Transvaginal ultrasound
Ectopic pregnancy
+3
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MS

Mr Shane Duffy

Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Central London
Pelvic floor reconstructive surgery
Pregnancy
Caesarean
+3
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DS

Dr Shazia Malik

Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Central London
Menopause
Caesarean
Miscarriage
+3
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DS

Dr Spyros Bakalis

Consultant

obstetrics
Fetal medicine
Multiple pregnancy
Childbirth
+5
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MV

Ms Vinita Singh

Obstetrician

Central London
Pregnancy
High-risk pregnancy
Gestational diabetes
+3
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