Who is at risk for an ectopic pregnancy?
Anyone who can get pregnant can have an ectopic pregnancy, but you are more likely to have an ectopic pregnancy if:
- You are older than 35 years of age
- You have had infections (such as pelvic inflammatory disease) or operations in the pelvic area
- You have endometriosis
- You smoke
- You have a history of inflammation of the fallopian tubes or abnormally shaped fallopian tubes
- You have had trouble getting pregnant or have had fertility treatment
- You have had one or more ectopic pregnancies before
Source
Diagnosis and Management of Ectopic Pregnancy by AM Lozeau, MD, MS, and B Potter, MD (American Family Physician November 01, 2005, http://www.aafp.org/afp/20051101/1707.html)
Written by familydoctor.org editorial staff
Reviewed/Updated: 01/11
Created: 07/06