Image Based Question – 66963

A 6 weeks pregnant primigravida is brought to the emergency department with severe, acute abdominal pain. USG shows the condition as represented in the picture below. Which of the following has the LEAST risk of the condition as represented in the picture below ?

A. Tubectomy.

B. Infertility >1 year.

C. Copper T.

D. Condoms.

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Correct Answer » D Explanation

The condition shown in the USG picture above represents ectopic pregnancy.

Condoms reduces the incidence of tubal infertility and ectopic pregnancy.

Risk factors of ectopic pregnancy:

• Prior ectopic pregnancy

• Prior tubal surgery

• Smoking >20 cigarettes per day

• Prior STD with confirmed PID by laparoscopy and/or positive test for Chlamydia trachomatis

• Three or more prior spontaneous miscarriages

• Age 40 years

• Prior medical or surgical abortion

• Infertility >1 year

• Lifelong sexual partners >5

• Previous IUD use.