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• 22/02/2023

What is an ectopic pregnancy and how does it happen?

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Dr Shubham Chauhan

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• MBBS
• 4+ Yrs

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An ectopic pregnancy happens when a fertilized egg implants outside of your uterus, most commonly in your fallopian tube.

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