Picture of possible locations of ectopic pregnancy

Nearly all ectopic pregnancies develop in a fallopian tube. About 1% of ectopic pregnancies develop in the cervix, an ovary, or the abdomen.

ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerSarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerKirtly Jones, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
Last RevisedMay 6, 2011

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