Ectopic pregnancy - Risk factors

RISK FACTORS FOR ECTOPIC PREGNANCY

1. Previous ectopic pregnancy

2. Tubal surgery / reversal of sterilisation

3. Previous PID

4. Use of progesterone-only contraception - affects tubal motility.
         (Risk in women taking mini-pill higher than for COCP but lower than for sexually active women not 
         taking contraception)

5. Use of ovulation-inducing agents (clomiphene, gonadotrophins)  / IVF

6. Pregnancy with IUCD in-situ

7. Smoking