Korean J Obstet Gynecol.  2001 Jul;44(7):1341-1344.

A case of heterotopic pregnancy after ovulation induction and intrauterine insemination

• Jung S
• Jung KJ
• Kim HR
• Choi YJ
• Kang YP
• Sun JG
• Kee KS

Abstract

Heterotopic pregnancy is defined as simultaneous intrauterine and extrauterine pregnancy. The incidence of heterotopic pregnancy was about 1 to 30,000 pregnancies, but it has been increased. This increased incidence is explained by the rise in PID, pelvic surgery, IUD and assisted reproductive technologies-in vitro fertilization/gamate intrafallopian insemination/intrauterine insemination. Thus careful pelvic examination combined with serial beta-hCG determinations and transvaginal sonography to evaluate the adnexal region are necessary prerequisites for early diagnosis. We report a case of heterotopic pregnancy following in ovulation induction and intrauterine insemination with a brief review of literature.

Keyword

Heterotopic pregnancy; Ovarian pregnancy

MeSH Terms

Early Diagnosis
Female
Gynecological Examination
Incidence
Insemination*
Ovulation Induction*
Ovulation*
Pregnancy
Pregnancy, Ectopic
Pregnancy, Heterotopic*