Expectant Management of Ectopic Pregnancy - A Case Report

Abstract

A patient with suspected ectopic pregnancy was managed successfully with expectant approach using serial serum ²hCG monitoring. Expectant management can be a useful form of treatment for ectopic pregnancy in selected patients. Introduction:Ectopic pregnancy is a disaster in human reproduction. It is one of the most important causes of death during the first trimester of pregnancy. Ectopic pregnancy is more threatening for women than normal vaginal delivery and induced abortions 1 . If it is not diagnosed and treated expeditiously, it may also take the life of the mother or at the very least, compromise her future ability to reproduce.