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An ectopic pregnancy occurs when the fertilized egg attaches itself in a place other than inside the uterus.

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Ectopic pregnancy is a complication of pregnancy, in which the embryo attaches itself outside the uterus. Signs and symptoms of ectopic pregnancy include increased hCG, vaginal bleeding, sudden lower abdominal pain, pelvic pain, a tender cervix. The causes of it can be pelvic inflammatory disease, infertility, use of IUD, tubal surgery, previous history of ectopic pregnancies, smoking and many more.

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