A Japanese doctor based in the United States has launched a campaign to raise awareness about ectopic pregnancies based on her own experience, warning "the condition can be fatal if discovered late."An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg implants and grows outside of the main cavity of the uterus. Women with the condition are unable to give birth to the fetus and require surgery or medication to solve the medical emergency.Ectopic pregnancies are said to occur in 1 to 2 percent of pregnancies, but there is little general awareness of the condition.If left untreated, it can cause …READ FULL ARTICLE
