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Ectopic Pregnancy Directory

Ectopic pregnancy is a life-threatening pregnancy complication in which a fertilized egg attaches outside of the mother's womb (uterus), usually in a fallopian tube. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about how ectopic pregnancy occurs, what the symptoms are, how to treat it, and much more.

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