Why can I find information on twin or Heterotopic pregnancy?
Heterotopic pregnancy is the term used to describe a condition where there is the co-existence of an intrauterine pregnancy with an ectopic pregnancy. People who do suffer a heterotopic pregnancy often worry that there is very little written about the condition or its management, but this is largely because the condition is treated no differently to a singleton ectopic pregnancy. Medical treatment where Methotrexate is used is not a suitable treatment option for heterotopic pregnancy because it would adversely affect the co-existing intrauterine twin. Expectant management, which is where the woman is observed but no invasive treatment is undertaken, and surgery, are the treatments of choice. In heterotopic pregnancy it is possible for the co-existing intrauterine twin to survive, which happens in around 30% of diagnosed cases of heterotopic pregnancy, despite the woman being treated surgically for the condition. It is very difficult to be specific about the incidence or rarity of heter
