Human Embryology and Teratology
Teaching text 1: Fertilization and pre-implantation phase 13: Malformations and anomalies
Malformations
Ectopic implantation
Implantation usually occurs in the medio-sagittal plane, mostly at the dorsal wall of the uterus. However, it can also take place in other regions.
Early abortion in the pre-implantation phase
Early abortion occurs during the first 16 weeks after the last menstrual period. A great number of early abortion takes place in the pre-implantation phase. A precise number of these abortions cannot be given since most of them are unnoticed. There is a variety of causes. Chromosomal aberrations may play an important role.