COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW ON ECTOPIC PREGNANCY

K. Aishwarya*, Y. L avanya, Ch. Deepika, U. Indhu

The implantation of a fertilized ovum outside the uterine cavity exists as a critical worldwide contributor to maternal death and serious medical conditions. A fertilized ovum developing outside the uterine cavity occurs most frequently in a fallopian tube. The review explores all aspects of ectopic pregnancy starting from its demographics to diverse risk elements along with the biological mechanisms and signs of patients and techniques for detection and approaches for management. The recent advancements in early detection together with imaging technology have improved patient survival rates but EP continues to be the major cause of pregnancy death during the first trimester. The treatment strategy for EP depends on clinical presentation and patient stability due to three available options of expectant management combined with medical and surgical treatments. The article features latest trends about pre-empting and treating early pregnancy losses together with requiring early detection along with customized treatment approaches.