Complications
An ectopic pregnancy cannot continue and can be life-threatening if the tube ruptures. Warning signs are one-sided pelvic pain, vaginal bleeding, shoulder-tip pain, dizziness or fainting after a positive test — all requiring immediate assessment. Risk is higher after tubal damage, and it can occur after IVF even though the embryo is placed in the uterus.
Also known as: tubal pregnancy, ectopic
Related Australia guides
Sources
- Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (ranzcog.edu.au)
- Healthdirect Australia (healthdirect.gov.au)
Last reviewed: 10 September 2026. Written by the Antega Editorial Team. General information only — always follow the advice of your own clinic, doctor or pharmacist.