Which of the following sexually active women most likely faces the highest risk of developing an ectopic pregnancy?
A)
A 14-year-old who experienced menarche 2 years prior.
B)
A 42-year-old who has decided to try to have one more child and has had her tubal ligation reversed.
C)
A 27-year-old who stopped using medroxyprogesterone contraceptive injection (Depo-Provera) several months ago.
D)
A 22-year-old who has a history of anorexia nervosa and who has a body mass index (BMI) of 12.0 (normal weight = 18.5 to 24.9).
Ans:
B
Feedback:
Previous tubal ligation is an identified risk factor for ectopic pregnancy. Young age, use of injectable contraception, and low BMI are not specifically associated with ectopic pregnancy.
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