In North America, a high proportion of pregnant women use herbal medications including North American ginseng. This medicinal plant contains high amounts of triterpene saponins (ginsenosides), which are the main bioactive compounds. It is important to assess ginseng's impact on all reproductive functions to ensure the safety of pregnant women and fetuses.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Cervical pregnancy is a rare condition that can become life-threatening if heavy bleeding occurs.
Case: Grace (pseudonym) is a 32-year-old woman who was admitted to hospital at approximately 6 weeks' gestational age after several days of heavy bleeding. Ultrasonographic examination revealed the presence of cervical pregnancy.