Which of the following has the least risk of ectopic pregnancy?: (A) Tubectomy, (B) OC pills, (C) Copper T, (D) Condoms
Answer is D. Condoms REF: Dutta obs 6th e p. 179-180 Condoms and diaphragms are protective for Ectopic pregnancy Risk factors for ectopic pregnancy Pelvic infections/present salphingitis Contraceptives: progestase > copper t IVF/ ovulation inducers Previous ectopic Endometriosis Fibroids Developmental defects of the tube Transperitoneal ovum migration Salphingits icthmica nodosum Cigarette smoking > 20 / day Multiple paners Intercourse before 18 yrs In utero DES exposure Age> 40 yrs Tubal surgeries Tubal sterilization (greatest risk within 2 yrs.) (Condoms and diaphragms are protective)