Under Ectopic Pregnancy section from NICE published on April 2019 Ectopic pregnancy is a high-risk condition in which the implantation of a fertilized ovum takes place outside the uterus. This condition affects 1% to 2% of all pregnancies and is a cause of significant threat to women of child-bearing age. Due to the recent advances in diagnosis and treatment, there has been a substantial reduction in the mortality rates. Earlier detection plays a critical role in this reduction, and limited access to care is strongly responsible for worse outcomes associated with ectopic pregnancy and miscarriage.
What Is This Guideline About? The present guideline explores the diagnosis and management strategies of ectopic pregnancy and miscarriage in women with early (up to 13 completed weeks) pregnancy-related complications, including pain and bleeding. The aim of the guideline is to reduce early…
