Occurrence and Trend of Pregnancies Growing Outside the Womb (Ectopic Pregnancy) 2009-2018. A Study on a Defined Group of Persons

Incidence and Trend of Ectopic Pregnancy 2009-2018 - A Population-based Study

In this trial researchers want to learn more about the occurrence of pregnancies growing outside the womb over the last decade (2009-2018) and the potential risk factors associated with pregnancies growing outside the womb. Electronic data in women who were age 15 to 44 years abstracted from health care systems such as electronic health records (EHR), regional claims systems and administrative databases were used to address research questions on ...

• occurrence and trends of pregnancies growing outside the womb;
• influence of method of contraception used on occurrence and trends of pregnancies growing outside the womb;
• potential risk factors associated with pregnancies growing outside the womb;
• trends in management of pregnancies growing outside the womb over the last decade.

The overall goal of this study is to assess the incidence rate of ectopic pregnancy over the last decade in a representative population of US women and potential risk factors associated with ectopic pregnancy.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Women of age 15 to 44 years between 01-Jan-2009 and 31-Dec-2018
• Women enrolled in health plans Kaiser Permanente Northern California (KPNC) and Kaiser Permanente Southern California (KPSC)
• Women with at least 12 months membership in KPNC and KPSC prior to enrollment