| Ovarian pregnancy | |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Obstetrics |
Ovarian pregnancy refers to an ectopic pregnancy that is located in the ovary. Typically the egg cell is not released or picked up at ovulation, but fertilized within the ovary where the pregnancy implants.[1][2][3] Such a pregnancy usually does not proceed past the first four weeks of pregnancy.[3] An untreated ovarian pregnancy causes potentially fatal intra-abdominal bleeding and thus may become a medical emergency.
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