WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for September, 2007: Re: ECTOPICPREGNANCY: Ectopic Pregnancy and Ortho Evra

Re: ECTOPICPREGNANCY: Ectopic Pregnancy and Ortho Evra

From: D. Ashley Hill (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 30 Sep 2007 12:42:09 -0500 (CDT)

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All contraceptives reduce the risk of ectopic pregnancies because they reduce the overall risk of becoming pregnant. With IUDs the risk of ectopic is lower, but if you become pregnant, it's more likely to be in the tube rather than in the uterus. However, with the pill or patch, there is not an increased risk of ectopic. It sounds like you do not have any risk factors for ectopic, and had one because of bad luck. Best wishes,

Ashley Hill

At Sun, 30 Sep 2007, StephC wrote: >
>Is there any connection between the Ortho Evra contraception patch and
>an increased risk of ectopic pregnancies? I was on the patch for quite a
>while and got pregnant shortly after discontinuing use. From research
>that I have done on ectopic pregnancies, I was at no increased risk due
>to lifestyle, health, and other factors that may be associated with
>ectopic pregnancies. I figured I was at an extremely low risk for this,
>but I can't help but think that it wasn't just a fluke happening and
>wonder if the patch has anything to do with it. Any information would
>be extremely helpful!

-- D. Ashley Hill, MD Division Director, Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynecology Florida Hospital Orlando Medical Director Loch Haven Ob/Gyn Group 235 East Princeton Street, #200 Orlando, Florida 32804 http://www.lochhavenobgyn.com

Please understand that due to time constraints I am unable to answer any personal emails, therefore they will receive no response.

These comments are general educational comments and should not be construed as specific medical advice. The best person to answer your health care questions is your physician or other health care provider. Thank you very much.

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