Heterotopic pregnancy is defined as a rare complication of pregnancy. During heterotopic pregnancy, both extra-uterine and intrauterine pregnancy occur simultaneously. This may also be referred to as multiple‑sited pregnancy, or coincident pregnancy.

1. Heterotopic
Pregnancy
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2. Heterotopic pregnancy is the
existence of two simultaneous
pregnancies with separate
implantation sites, one of which
is a viable intrauterine
pregnancy and the other of
which is a viable ectopic
pregnancy.
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Heterotopic Pregnancy

3. Symptoms
Abnormal vaginal bleeding
Mild-to-severe abdominal pain
or cramping
Pain in the side
Dizziness
Fainting
Bloating
Nausea
Vomiting
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4. History of pelvic inflammatory disease
Assisted pregnancies can cause this
condition.
Surgical treatments for infertility can
cause this condition as a side-effect.
During IVF, the force generated due to
the procedure can lead to this
condition.
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Causes

5. For the first three weeks of the
pregnancy, doctors will monitor any
suspected cases with blood tests.
The most conclusive way of making
a diagnosis is through an ultrasound.
Routine urine tests may also help
with the diagnosis.
Diagnosis
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6. Treatment
The risk that a foetus, that is outside the uterus, poses
to the intrauterine pregnancy and the mother is
incredibly high, this is why the only way to successfully
ensure the survival of the mother and the other foetus is
by terminating the outer foetus through surgery.
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7. Best Treatment for
Heterotopic Pregnancy in
Pondicherry
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8. Contact Us
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