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- The study aimed to assess the occurrence of pregnancies during military deployments, specifically at Camp Doha, Kuwait, from 2003 to 2004.
- Out of 1,737 gynecology visits, 77 were pregnancy-related, with the average age of the affected female soldiers being 27 years and most presenting with amenorrhea.
- Results showed that a significant number of pregnancies occurred while deployed, highlighting the need to improve screening and prevention methods for future military deployments.
Article Abstract
Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate pregnancy during war-time deployment.
Methods: A retrospective review of gynecology visits was evaluated at Camp Doha, Kuwait, from August 2003 through April 2004. Of the 1,737 visits, 77 demonstrated a positive pregnancy test. These charts were evaluated for factors that may lead to important information for future deployments.
Results: The average age of the female soldier with a positive pregnancy test in theater was 27 +/- 7 years. The primary presenting complaint was amenorrhea. Ninety-two percent had an ultrasound. Fifty-four percent of visits were active duty, followed by Reserve, National Guard, and civilian government employees. Ninety-two percent were administratively redeployed. Seventy-seven percent of the soldiers became pregnant in country. Twenty-three percent arrived in country pregnant.
Conclusions: Given the number of pregnancies before and during deployment, current screening procedures as well as new concepts in prevention need to be addressed.
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