IS THE INCIDENCE OF OVARIAN ECTOPIC PREGNANCY INCREASING

Although tubal pregnancy is increasing, ovarian ectopic pregnancy has remained a rare event. However, North American reports suggest an incr easing incidence relative to both tubal and term pregnancies. We repor t an unexpected increase in our practice with five primary ovarian pre gnancies over the past year. Current understanding of the aetiological factors, pathogenesis and implications for management are outlined. C opyright (C) 1996 Elsevier Science Ireland Ltd.