Ectopic pregnancy This is when a fertilized egg implants outside the womb, usually in a fallopian tube. If it stays in there, complications can develop, such as the rupture of the fallopian tube. This pregnancy has no chance of continuing. Immediate surgery is needed and, sadly, the tube on that side will be lost. However, future pregnancy is possible with the other ovary and tube. Women receiving fertility treatment have a slightly higher risk of an ectopic pregnancy. An ultrasound scan can detect an ectopic pregnancy. Best Fertility Care Centre, Advanced Fertility Care Centre, Ashwini Hospital & Fertility Centre Moondrumavadi K.Pudur Madurai-07 , Maternal & Child Health Care Centre.