Association between socioeconomic status and ectopic pregnancy rate in the Republic of Korea

Yuk, Jin‐Sung; Kim, Yong Jin; Hur, Jun Young; Shin, Jung Hoon

doi:10.1016/j.ijgo.2013.03.015

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“…T he incidence of diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy (EP), defined as the implantation and development of the embryo outside the uterine cavity (1), has increased during the mid-twentieth century, plateauing at approximately 2 per 100 pregnancies in Europe (2), North America (3), and Asia (4), and representing the fourth most frequent cause of maternal death in the United Kingdom (5). The rising incidence is mainly associated with an increased prevalence of pelvic inflammatory and sexually transmitted diseases, utilization of in vitro fertilization technologies, increased tubal sterilization practice and subsequent reversal attempts, as well as the use of levonorgestrel as an emergency contraceptive method (6)(7)(8)(9)(10)(11).…”

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Association between ultrasound findings and serum levels of vascular endothelial growth factor in ampullary pregnancy

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Schultz

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Fertility and Sterility

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Association between ultrasound findings and serum levels of vascular endothelial growth factor in ampullary pregnancy

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Schultz

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Fertility and Sterility

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“…Interestingly, the SDP had a similar success rate and a lower adverse effect rate compared with the non‐SDPs in a subgroup analysis of tubal pregnancies only. Considering that tubal pregnancies account for 90% of all ectopic pregnancies, this finding is clinically important . In other words, the SDP may be superior to non‐SDPs in the medical treatment of tubal pregnancy.…”

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“…Ectopic pregnancy is a condition in which the embryo implants outside of the intrauterine cavity . The incidence of ectopic pregnancy is approximately 1–2% of all pregnancies, and ectopic pregnancy accounts for 3–4% of pregnancy‐related deaths . Various noninvasive methods (transvaginal sonography; measurement of β‐human chorionic gonadotropin [β‐hCG] and serum progesterone levels) are used to diagnose ectopic pregnancy …”

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Systematic review and meta‐analysis of single‐dose and non‐single‐dose methotrexate protocols in the treatment of ectopic pregnancy

Yuk

Lee

Park

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Intl J Gynecology & Obste

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“…This is supported by Yuk JS and co-workers study which found low socioeconomic status as a risk factor for ectopic pregnancy. 15 The reason may be because lower socioeconomic status is associated with poor hygienic conditions, which predisposes to pelvic inflammatory disease and ectopic pregnancy.…”

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A case-control study to evaluate risk factors for ectopic pregnancy

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Mital

Rajoria

et al. 2016

Int J Reprod Contracept Obstet Gynecol

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INTRODUCTIONEctopic pregnancy (EP) is the leading cause of maternal death during the first trimester of pregnancy, accounting for approximately 10% of all pregnancy-related deaths. 1 It still remains a serious health problem for women of childbearing age.2 A ruptured ectopic pregnancy is a true medical emergency. Morbidity due to ectopic pregnancy is in the form of infertility and ectopic recurrence. Although the total number of intrauterine pregnancies has declined over the past three decades, there has been a rise in the incidence of ectopic pregnancy as a result of an increased and persistent exposure to its risk factors and partially due to improved ability in making an earlier diagnosis. 4,5 As the morbidity and mortality associated with extrauterine pregnancy are directly related to the length of time required for diagnosis, the increased awareness and knowledge of the risk factors for it could enable an early and accurate diagnosis of the disease, resulting in earlier intervention.Numerous studies have been done to explore the risk factors for ectopic pregnancy and it was found that the main risk factors for ectopic pregnancy are conditions or procedures which cause tubal damage. The exact role and strength of these factors have not been definitively determined. Very few studies have been done in our state to find various risk factors for ectopic pregnancy therefore; the present study was designed to identify potential risk factors and to evaluate their contribution in ectopic pregnancy. ABSTRACTBackground: Morbidity and mortality associated with ectopic pregnancy are directly related to the length of time required for diagnosis. Knowledge of risk factors for ectopic pregnancy will help an obstetrician to suspect and diagnose the condition early. Therefore, the present study was designed to identify potential risk factors and to evaluate the contribution of the risk factors in ectopic pregnancy. Methods: Study population consists of 65 women with ectopic pregnancy and for each ectopic case one woman with first trimester intrauterine pregnancy was recruited as control. Data were retrieved from all through a structured proforma. Data were analyzed statistically. Results: Various significant risk factors for ectopic pregnancy found were pelvic inflammatory disease, tubal ligation, age above 30 yrs, previous use of IUCD, low socio-economic status, tubal infertility and genital tuberculosis while no significant association was seen with smoking, age below 30 years, history of prior induced abortion, oral contraceptive pills and clomiphene citrate. Conclusions: Increase awareness and knowledge of risk factors will help obstetricians to suspect and diagnose ectopic pregnancy early and accurately and enable them to plan medical treatment. Surgical treatment will be reserved for ruptured ectopic pregnancy and haemodynamically unstable patients.

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Association between socioeconomic status and ectopic pregnancy rate in the Republic of Korea

Abstract: Older age and low socioeconomic status were risk factors for ectopic pregnancy.

Cited by 27 publications

References 6 publications

Association between ultrasound findings and serum levels of vascular endothelial growth factor in ampullary pregnancy

Association between ultrasound findings and serum levels of vascular endothelial growth factor in ampullary pregnancy

Systematic review and meta‐analysis of single‐dose and non‐single‐dose methotrexate protocols in the treatment of ectopic pregnancy

A case-control study to evaluate risk factors for ectopic pregnancy

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