From: Trend of ectopic pregnancy and its main determinants in Hamadan province, Iran (2000-2010)
Determinant factors | Age group (year) | p-value | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
15-24 | 25-34 | 35-44 | ||
Previous ectopic pregnancy | 5 (3.7) | 16 (5.9) | 6 (5.3) | >0.05* |
Previous Pelvic inflammation diseases | 12 (8.9) | 13 (4.8) | 4 (3.5) | >0.05* |
Previous surgery | 42 (31.1) | 124 (45.6) | 66 (57.9) | >0.001* |
History of abortion | 17 (12.6) | 65 (23.9) | 31 (27.2) | 0.009* |
Clinical signs: | ||||
Abdomen & pelvic pain | 125 (26.4) | 249 (52.5) | 100 (21.1) | 0.36 |
Amenorrhea | 10 (23.2) | 18 (41.9) | 15 (34.9) | 0.09 |
Spotting | 35 (32.1) | 56 (51.4) | 18 (16.5) | 0.14 |
Vaginal bleeding | 52 (25.9) | 109 (54.2) | 40 (19.9) | 0.65 |
Gastrointestinal symptoms | 32 (26.0) | 55 (44.7) | 36 (29.3) | 0.05 |
Dizziness | 5 (20.0) | 17 (68.0) | 3 (12.0) | 0.24 |
Contraception methods: | ||||
Hormonal | 12 (8.9) | 26 (8.9) | 12 (10.5) | >0.001* |
Tubal ligation | 7 (5.2) | 19 (14.0) | 28 (24.6) | |
IUD | 19 (14.0) | 39 (24.3) | 12 (10.5) | |
Barrier | 97 (71.9) | 188 (69.1) | 62 (54.4) |