ectopic
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A former Daily Mail editor has denied obtaining sensitive medical information about the actress Sadie Frost's ectopic pregnancy though unlawful means.
From BBC
But an ectopic pregnancy scare meant she saw a gynaecologist who was able to prescribe xonvea.
From BBC
In an ectopic pregnancy, the placenta can’t safely grow, increasing the chances of maternal bleeding and fetal death, according to the release.
From Los Angeles Times
According to the NHS, one in 90 pregnancies in the UK are ectopic, and occur when a fertilised egg implants itself outside of the womb.
From BBC
In another, a woman in pain went to the emergency room and was found to have an ectopic pregnancy — a pregnancy growing outside of her uterus, endangering her life and future fertility.
From Salon
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