Complications
Heterotopic pregnancy is rare but slightly more common after ART. Seeing a pregnancy in the uterus does not fully exclude an ectopic one, so pelvic pain in early pregnancy after IVF should always be assessed rather than assumed to be normal stretching.
Also known as: heterotopic
Sources
- Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (ranzcog.edu.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.