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Ectopic pregnancy after tubal sterilization
J P Shah1, S V Parulekar, I N Hinduja
1Department of Obstetric and Gynecology, Seth G.S. Medical College, Parel, Bombay, Maharashtra.
Journal of Postgraduate Medicine
|January 1, 1991
Summary
Tubal ligation, a sterilization method, does not guarantee infertility. Ectopic pregnancies can still occur after this procedure, particularly years later.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Medicine
- Gynecology
- Obstetrics
Background:
- Tubal ligation is a common method of female sterilization.
- While effective, it is not 100% successful in preventing future pregnancies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the incidence of ectopic pregnancy after tubal ligation.
- To assess the risk of pregnancy complications following sterilization.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of 287 ectopic pregnancy cases.
- Analysis of cases occurring after tubal ligation between 1984 and 1989.
Main Results:
- 13 cases (4.5%) of ectopic pregnancy were identified following tubal ligation.
- The risk of ectopic pregnancy persists even after sterilization.
Conclusions:
- Tubal sterilization does not invariably result in infertility.
- Ectopic pregnancy should be considered in women with a history of tubal ligation, especially if conception occurs two or more years post-procedure.
Keywords:
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