Table 3

Multivariate logistic regression analysis predicting risk factors for OP

 Adjusted OR1 (95% CI)*
OP vs TPp Value
Serum Chlamydia trachomatis IgG test<0.01
 NegativeRef
 Positive0.17 (0.06 to 0.52)
Mode of pregnancy0.02
 Natural conceptionRef
 Other ARTNA
 IVF-ET12.18 (2.23 to 66.58)
Previous adnexal surgery0.04
 NoRef
 Yes0.25 (0.07 to 0.95)
Current contraceptive experience0.03
 Non-usersRef
 Intrauterine device1.42 (0.39 to 5.18)
 Oral contraceptive pillsNA
 Female sterilisationNA
 LNG-EC0.24 (0.07 to 0.78)
 Other contraceptive methods†0.34 (0.03 to 0.87)
  • *OR1 refers to the OR for OP when using TP patients as control. All ORs were adjusted for the other variables included in table 3, as well as age and occupation.

  • †Other contraceptive methods included condoms, the rhythm method and withdrawal.

  • LNG-EC, levonorgestrel emergency contraceptive; NA, not applicable; OP, ovarian pregnancy; Ref, reference; TP, tubal pregnancy.