The role of gonadotropins in the etiology of ectopic pregnancy.
Our study indicates that the high rate of EP in MAP(+) patients, treated with hMG/hCG, is due to the fact that it is a selected group of infertile patients with probable additional underlying tubal disease. Absence of EP in MAP(-) patients indirectly support the theory that a mechanical factor is at work. It is, therefore, our opinion, that the cause of ectopic pregnancy lies in the patient and not in the drug (hMG/hCG).
Oelsner
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tel-Aviv University, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Israel.
Menashe
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Y
Tur-Kaspa
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I
Ben-Rafael
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Z
Blankstein
J
J
Serr
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Mashiach
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S
D006063:Chorionic Gonadotropin / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008596:Menotropins / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010062:Ovulation Induction; D011247:Pregnancy; D011271:Pregnancy, Ectopic / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000209:etiology*
D006063:Chorionic Gonadotropin; D008596:Menotropins