Tubal pregnancy after clomiphene treatment: are you sure is not bilateral?

Gynecol Endocrinol. 2016 Aug;32(8):607-608. doi: 10.3109/09513590.2016.1149160. Epub 2016 Feb 29.

Abstract

The estimated prevalence of ectopic pregnancy (EP) is 1-2% worldwide. Bilateral tubal pregnancies represent the rarest form of heterotopic pregnancy, and spontaneously conceived are extremely unusual, as many cases are derived from assisted reproductive techniques. We describe a case of bilateral tubal pregnancy after clomiphene therapy and sexual intercourse in which the second EP was not contemporarily revealed.

Keywords: Bilateral tubal pregnancy; clomiphene citrate; salpingectomy; salpingotomy; sexual intercourse.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Clomiphene / adverse effects*
  • Female
  • Fertility Agents, Female / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy, Tubal / diagnosis*

Substances

  • Fertility Agents, Female
  • Clomiphene