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Ectopic pregnancy in a defined Saudi population.

A A Al-Meshari1, N Chowdhury, B Adelusi

  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, King Khalid University Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Annals of Saudi Medicine
|November 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Ectopic pregnancy occurs at 6.9 per 1000 deliveries, with rising trends. Key risk factors include infertility treatment, IUCD use, pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), and chlamydia infections.

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Area of Science:

  • Gynecology
  • Reproductive Health
  • Obstetrics

Background:

  • Ectopic pregnancy presents a significant risk to maternal health, often leading to high morbidity and mortality.
  • Understanding regional prevalence and risk factors is crucial for effective management and prevention strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present cases of ectopic pregnancy managed at King Khalid University Hospital (KKUH) over a five-year period.
  • To determine the prevalence and identify associated risk factors for ectopic pregnancy in the region.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of clinically and histopathologically confirmed ectopic pregnancy cases.
  • Analysis of patient data to identify prevalence rates and associated risk factors.

Main Results:

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  • Ectopic pregnancy prevalence was 6.9 per 1000 deliveries, showing an increasing trend.
  • Identified risk factors included infertility treatment (19.7%), IUCD use (10.9%), pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) (8.7%), and chlamydia infections (2.9%).

Conclusions:

  • Ectopic pregnancy, while not highly prevalent, demonstrates a concerning rising trend in the region.
  • Further national, case-controlled studies are needed to fully elucidate risk factors for this critical gynecological condition.