Question

The most common site of ectopic pregnancy is:

• A. Ovary
• B. Fallopian tube
• C. Cervix
• D. Uterus

Hint:

Remember: “Ampulla is the commonest site” for ectopic pregnancy.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The most common site of an ectopic pregnancy is the Fallopian tube. An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg implants and grows outside the main cavity of the uterus. In most cases, the egg implants in the Fallopian tube, which is the tube that carries eggs from the ovaries to the uterus. This type of ectopic pregnancy is known as a tubal pregnancy and represents about 90% of all ectopic pregnancies.

Let's briefly evaluate the listed options:

• Ovary: While ectopic pregnancies can occur here, they are very rare compared to other sites.
• Fallopian tube: This is the most common site and the correct answer as it is where the majority of ectopic pregnancies occur.
• Cervix: Cervical ectopic pregnancies are extremely rare.
• Uterus: Normally, pregnancies occur here, so an ectopic pregnancy can't be in the uterus by definition.