Ovarian Ectopic Pregnancy as IVF Complication: First Report in a Gestational Carrier

Abstract EN

Ovarian pregnancy is a rare subtype of ectopic pregnancy with an increased incidence after assisted conception.

We present a 31-year-old gestational carrier who presented with suprapubic and pelvic pain at 6 weeks and 2 days' gestation.

An ultrasound scan demonstrated an empty uterus and a complex mass in the left adnexa.

Operative laparoscopy was performed and an ovarian pregnancy was found and treated.

We believe this to be the first report of ovarian pregnancy after IVF in a gestational carrier.

Appropriate counselling of surrogate mothers is of utmost importance as the risk of ectopic pregnancy is increased by using assisted reproduction technology.

Although ovarian pregnancy still remains a rare event, the possibility of this condition should always be considered.