University of Liverpool researchers have identified that hospital admissions in England for ectopic pregnancy (when a fertilised egg implants outside the womb) have been increasing since 2021, with more than twice as many admissions of women from most deprived areas than the least deprived areas. Ectopic pregnancy is one of the most common early pregnancy complications with an estimated 11,000 hospital admissions annually – around 1 in every 90 pregnancies. Sadly, ectopic pregnancies result in pregnancy loss and can be a risk to the mother’s health if the pregnancy continues. “Our research shows that admissions for ectopic pregnancy have continued to rise despite declining birth rates, highlighting an ongoing demand for NHS services. The paper, ‘Temporal and socioeconomic trends in hospital admissions for miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy in England, 2004–2024: a nationwide study’ was published in The Lancet Regional Health – Europe (DOI: 10.1016/j.lanepe.2026.101777).