Ectopic pregnancy is an abnormal type of pregnancy where the gestational sac, instead of attaching to the uterine cavity, attaches and grows in different locations—most commonly in the fallopian tubes, or occasionally in the ovaries, omentum, or cervix. Monitoring blood pregnancy test levels is vital in diagnosing an ectopic pregnancy; in suspicious cases, monitoring should continue until the gestational sac is visualized within the uterus. The increase in pregnancy test values is generally lower than expected. If the gestational sac is not observed within the uterus despite rising blood pregnancy test levels, a diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy is made. Regarding treatment, if the woman’s general condition is stable and no intra-abdominal bleeding has occurred, medical treatment via injection can be administered. However, if there is intra-abdominal bleeding, deterioration of the general state, or severe pain, the ectopic pregnancy must be treated via laparoscopy, and if necessary, the affected area or the fallopian tube should be removed.
