Two interesting cases of ovarian pregnancy after in vitro fertilization–embryo transfer and its successful laparoscopic management

Objective

To report two interesting and rare cases of ovarian pregnancies, after IVF–embryo transfer, and their successful laparoscopic management.

Design

Case report.

Setting

Fertility Research Centre, G G Hospital, Chennai, India.

Patient(s)

Two patients with primary infertility.

Intervention(s)

Detection of ovarian pregnancy.

Main Outcome Measure(s)

Early detection and successful laparoscopic management.

Result(s)

Pregnancy outcome following IVF-ET, early detection of ovarian ectopic pregnancy and successful laparoscopic management.

Conclusion(s)

The women who conceive after IVF–embryo transfer are at a significantly higher risk of ectopic pregnancy. Although ovarian ectopic pregnancy is a rare event, the clinician should always keep the possibility in mind as the condition can be easily missed.

Key Words: Pregnancy, ectopic pregnancy, ovarian pregnancy