Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: A fertilized egg that implants and grows outside of the uterus- typically in the fallopian tube- is known as an ectopic pregnancy.The present study was conducted to evaluate variousrisk factors for ectopic pregnancy. Materials & Methods: 74 cases of ectopic pregnancy was selected and parameters such as risk factors, clinical features at presentation, diagnostic methods, and site of ectopic pregnancy were recorded. Results: Age group 18-27 years had 31, 28-37 years had 38 and 38-47 years had 5 patients. The difference was non- significant (P> 0.05). The common clinical findings were passage of clots in 14 patients, bleeding pv in 62, amenorrhea in 58,pain abdomen in 32, syncope in 25 patients, vomiting in 41, and fever in 63 patients. Common risk factors for ectopic pregnancy wasART in 32, infertility in 12, previous abdominal surgery in 25, previous ectopic pregnancy in 11, spontaneous abortion in 31, dilatation and curettage in 23 and TB in 16 cases. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Conclusion: Previous ectopic pregnancies, spontaneous abortions, prior abdominal surgeries, infertility, and antiretroviral therapy were common risk factors for ectopic pregnancy.