The most common place for an ectopic pregnancy to implant and mature is:
a) the ovaries;
b) the fallopian tubes;
c) the abdomen. correct answers B
Ectopic pregnancies typically present:
a) 6-8 weeks post last normal menstrual period;
b) 2-3 months post last normal menstrual period;
c) <5 weeks post last normal menstrual period. correct answers A
In the UK, ectopics occur in:
a) 1.49% of pregnancies;
b) 1.62% of pregnancies;
c) 1.1% of pregnancies. correct answers C
Pelvic inflammation can [increase/decrease] the likelihood of ectopic pregnancies occurring by
distorting fallopian tube anatomy. correct answers Increase
Conditions which hamper transport of fertilised oocyte to the uterine cavity and conditions which
predispose the embryo to [premature/postmature] implantation can lead to ectopic pregnancies.
correct answers Premature
More than:
a) half;
b) a third;
c) three-quatres;
of diagnosed ectopic pregnancies are NOT associated with any known risk factors. correct
answers A
Tubal peristalsis, tubal liquid flow and [ciliary motion/active transport] drive the embryo towards
the uterine cavity. correct answers Ciliary motion
[True/False] Abnormal fallopian tube anatomy, caused by tubal pathology and tubal surgery is
most often associated with oocyte migration difficulties. correct answers True
Upon successful implantation, growing ectopics stretch the outer-layer of the fallopian tube,
ultimately resulting in [rupture/fibrosis] of the fallopian tube. correct answers Rupture
The most sensitive risk factors for ectopic pregnancies are:
a) maternal age >35 years old, chronic salpingitis and first sexual encounter <18 years old;
b) previous ectopics, maternal age >35 years old, chronic salpingitis and first sexual encounter
<18 years old;
c) previous ectopics, and tubal surgery, IUD usage, previous STIs and multiple sexual partners.
correct answers C