Causes of an ectopic pregnancy
Possible causes of an ectopic pregnancy include:
Inflammation. Inflammation or swelling in the fallopian tube can partially or completely block it, preventing the fertilized egg from continuing its path in the canal.
Scar tissue. It may be difficult to transfer the egg through the fallopian tube if its pathway becomes blocked due to the presence of scar tissue formed after inflammation or some surgical procedure.
Fallopian tube shape. Sometimes there may be difficulty in the transmission of the fertilized egg through the fallopian tube if the channel is abnormal due to abnormal growth or a birth defect.
