Title: Heterotopic Pregnancy in Natural Conception Cycle
Authors: Dr Meenakshi T. Chate, Dr Kranti T. Chate, Dr Bhagyashree T. Chate
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v5i6.31
Abstract
Heterotopic pregnancy is defined as co-existence of intra uterine and extra uterine gestation. The incidence on theoretical basis is estimated to be 1 in 30,000 pregnancies. However more recent data indicates that the rate is higher because of assisted reproduction and is approximately 1 in 7000 overall and as high as 1 in 900 with ovulation induction.(1,2)
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