Table 3.
Reproductive health outcomes among the participants (n=111) after Ebola virus disease. a
| Outcome | Distribution |
|---|---|
| Pregnant | 29 (26.1) |
| Pregnancy outcomes | |
| Live birth | 10 (34.5) |
| Stillbirth | 2 (6.9) |
| Spontaneous abortion | 11 (37.9) |
| Elective induced abortion | 3 (10.3) |
| Currently pregnant | 2 (6.9) |
| Unknown | 1 (3.5) |
| Regular menstruation before EVD | 105 (94.6) |
| Menstruation status after EVD | |
| Regular menstruation | 66 (62.9) |
| Irregular menstruation, b known reason c | 12 (11.4) |
| Irregular menstruation, b unknown reason | 27 (25.7) |
Abbreviation: EVD, Ebola virus disease.
a
Values are given as number (percentage).
b
Irregular menstruation included no menstruation; light or infrequent menstruation; heavy menstruation; frequent menstruation; and/or abdomen or back pain during menstruation.
c
Known reasons for irregular menstruation included pregnancy; breastfeeding; have reached menopause at the age of 45 years or older; or using hormonal contraceptives.