*3.6.2 Risks*


pregnancy. The incidence of ectopic pregnancy associated with POPs is difficult to determine due to the small numbers of ectopic pregnancies that occur and the inability to adequately control for other risk factors. Up to 10% of pregnancies that occur in traditional POP users may be ectopic [54]. Methods that suppress ovulation are likely to be associated with a lower overall rate of ectopic pregnancy than those that do not. Women should be informed of possible signs of ectopic pregnancy (e.g., lower abdominal pain or shoulder tip pain). A previous history of ectopic pregnancy does not place any restrictions on the use of POPs [74].
