Are ectopic pregnancies common?

Question

I've been reading up on different pregnancy complications and came across ectopic pregnancies. Are they common, or is it a rare occurrence?

Indira Maheshwari · Answer

I was so terrified of this during my first scan! Thankfully it's not very common, only about 1 to 2 percent of pregnancies are ectopic. Did anyone else here also get super anxious waiting for that first dating scan to confirm the baby is in the uterus?

Diya Hegde · Answer

No, they are actually quite rare, occurring in less than 2% of cases, so try not to worry.

Sridevi Rajput · Answer

I panicked so much about this in my 5th week because I had some mild one-sided cramping. But my gynac did an early ultrasound and showed me the tiny sac right where it should be. It's rare, so just get an early scan done to ease your mind.

Richa Sahu · Answer

They are not common at all, dear. Just focus on resting and dealing with your current symptoms right now. If u ever have severe one-sided pain or heavy bleeding, then u should call your doctor immediately, but otherwise, try to stay calm.

Anushka Madhavan · Answer

Don't worry, they are definitely not common! Google will make you believe you have every rare medical condition on earth, so please stay off search engines for your peace of mind. 😂