ovarian ectopic pregnancy

An ovarian ectopic pregnancy is a rare condition where a fertilized egg implants on or within the ovary, rather than in the uterus. This differs from the more common tubal ectopic pregnancy, where implantation occurs in the fallopian tube.1

Symptoms can include abdominal pain and minor vaginal bleeding. While risk factors like endometriosis or pelvic inflammatory disease may be associated with ovarian pregnancies, they are not definitively proven causes. Treatment typically involves surgical removal of the affected tissue. Ectopic pregnancies, in general, are a significant cause of maternal illness and death in the first trimester of pregnancy.1