Table 1.
Patient demographic data of samples used in the study.
| Characteristics | Control Samples N (%) | Eutopic Samples N (%) | Ectopic Samples N (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean age ± S.D. (years) | 36.94 ± 7.04 | 35.28 ± 6.52 | 37.50 ± 7.29 |
| Race | |||
| Malay | 12 (66.67%) | 16 (88.89%) | 16 (88.89%) |
| Non-Malay | 6 (33.33%) | 2 (11.11%) | 2 (11.11%) |
| Parity | |||
| Nulliparous | 10 (55.56%) | 13 (72.22%) | 12 (66.67%) |
| Multiparous | 8 (44.44%) | 5 (27.78%) | 6 (33.33%) |
| Mean BMI ± S.D. (kg/m2) | 25.65 ± 3.38 | 24.74 ± 3.39 | 26.28 ± 5.55 |
| Clinical Features | |||
| Infertility | 7 (38.89%) | 11 (61.11%) | 9 (50%) |
| Dysmenorrhoea * | 10 (55.56%) | 14 (77.78%) | 17 (94.44%) |
| Dyspareunia | 3 (16.67%) | 6 (33.33%) | 6 (33.33%) |
| Pelvic Pain | 5 (27.78%) | 8 (44.44%) | 11 (61.11%) |
* There is a significant difference in dysmenorrhoea between ectopic and control samples (p = 0.024).