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Abstract
The cause of ectopic pregnancy is associated with two major categories: the integrity of the oviduct and the quality of the fertilized ovum. Several conditions that alter the tubal transport system include inflammatory insults, intrauterine devices, surgical manipulation, tubal ligations, salpingitis isthmica nodusa, DES exposure, and induced abortions. Risk factors that may theoretically alter ovum quality or the hormonal environment include ovulation induction, fertilization in vitro, delayed ovulation, and transperitoneal ovum migration. As we continue to investigate the fallopian tube and the fertilized ovum as unique entities, our knowledge will increase about the cause of ectopic gestations.Entities:
Keywords: Abortion, Illegal; Abortion, Induced; Adnexal Effects; Bacterial And Fungal Diseases; Biology; Chlamydia; Contraception; Contraceptive Methods; Demographic Factors; Diethylstilbestrol; Diseases; Endocrine System; Endoscopy; Estrogens; Examinations And Diagnoses; Fallopian Tubes; Family Planning; Female Sterilization; Fertility; Fertility Control, Postconception; Fertility Measurements; Genital Effects, Female; Genitalia; Genitalia, Female; Germ Cells; High Risk Women; Hormones; Infections; Iud; Laparoscopy; Ovulation; Ovum; Ovum Transport; Pelvic Infections; Physical Examinations And Diagnoses; Physiology; Population; Population Dynamics; Pregnancy; Pregnancy Complications; Pregnancy, Ectopic; Pregnancy, Tubal; Reproduction; Reproductive Tract Infections; Reversible Sterilization; Sexually Transmitted Diseases; Sterilization Reversal; Sterilization, Sexual; Surgery; Treatment; Tubal Effects; Tubal Ligation; Tubal Motility Effects; Tubal Occlusion; Tubal Reanastomosis; Urogenital System
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Year: 1987 PMID: 2953513 DOI: 10.1097/00003081-198703000-00025
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Clin Obstet Gynecol ISSN: 0009-9201 Impact factor: 2.190