Risk Factors for Recurrent Ectopic Pregnancy: A Case - Control Study

Authors

  • Abdullah Karaer İnonu University Medical Faculty Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Malatya
  • Sabri Cavkaytar Dr. Zekai Tahir Burak Women’s Health Education and Research Hospital, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ankara
  • İsmail Mert Wayne State University, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Detroit
  • Sertaç Batıoğlu Samsun Ondokuz Mayıs University, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Samsun

Keywords:

Ectopic pregnancy, Epidemiology, Recurrent, Risk factors

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: To investigate the role of epidemiological factors in recurrent ectopic pregnancies.
STUDY DESIGN: From January 2003 to February 2005, 205 women with single ectopic pregnancy and 20 women with recurrent ectopic pregnancy were identified. The information collected for each woman included socio-demographic characteristics, smoking status, reproductive, sexual, contraceptive and
medical histories (including PID).
RESULTS: The risk of recurrent ectopic pregnancy was increased with age, mean of gravidity and history of pelvic surgery. After multivariate analysis, there was no significant association between recurrent ectopic pregnancy and any variables.
CONCLUSION: Primary prevention of ectopic pregnancy is the best measure against preventing recurrent ectopic pregnancy. Moreover, for successful secondary prevention, identification of modifiable risk factors for recurrent ectopic pregnancy is important.

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Published

2014-04-30

How to Cite

1.
Karaer A, Cavkaytar S, Mert İsmail, Batıoğlu S. Risk Factors for Recurrent Ectopic Pregnancy: A Case - Control Study. Gynecol Obstet Reprod Med [Internet]. 2014Apr.30 [cited 2024Dec.22];20(1):44-7. Available from: https://gorm.com.tr/index.php/GORM/article/view/129

Issue

Vol. 20 No. 1 (2014)

Section

Reproductive Medicine: Endocrinology and Infertility

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Copyright (c) 2014 Abdullah Karaer, Sabri Cavkaytar, İsmail Mert, Sertaç Batıoğlu

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