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Heshmatnia F, Jafari M, Bozorgian L, Yadollahi P, Khalaginia Z, Azizi M. Is there a relationship between assisted reproductive technology and maternal outcomes? A systematic review of cohort studies. Int J Reprod BioMed. 2023; 21 (11) :861-880
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Fatemeh Heshmatnia1 
, Maryam Jafari1 , Leila Bozorgian2 , Parvin Yadollahi3 , Zohre Khalaginia4 , Marzieh Azizi *5
, Maryam Jafari1 , Leila Bozorgian2 , Parvin Yadollahi3 , Zohre Khalaginia4 , Marzieh Azizi *5
1- Department of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran., Nasibeh School of Nursing and Midwifery, Vesal St., Amir Mazandarani Blvd., Sari, Iran. Postal Code: 3397148157
2- Student Research Committee, Nursing and Midwifery School, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran., Nasibeh School of Nursing and Midwifery, Vesal St., Amir Mazandarani Blvd., Sari, Iran. Postal Code: 3397148157
3- Department of Midwifery, Maternal-fetal medicine Research Center. School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran, Nasibeh School of Nursing and Midwifery, Vesal St., Amir Mazandarani Blvd., Sari, Iran. Postal Code: 3397148157
4- Department of Midwifery, School of Medicine, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran., Nasibeh School of Nursing and Midwifery, Vesal St., Amir Mazandarani Blvd., Sari, Iran. Postal Code: 3397148157
5- Department of Midwifery, Sexual and Reproductive Health Research Center, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran. ,marziehazizi70@gmail.com
2- Student Research Committee, Nursing and Midwifery School, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran., Nasibeh School of Nursing and Midwifery, Vesal St., Amir Mazandarani Blvd., Sari, Iran. Postal Code: 3397148157
3- Department of Midwifery, Maternal-fetal medicine Research Center. School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran, Nasibeh School of Nursing and Midwifery, Vesal St., Amir Mazandarani Blvd., Sari, Iran. Postal Code: 3397148157
4- Department of Midwifery, School of Medicine, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran., Nasibeh School of Nursing and Midwifery, Vesal St., Amir Mazandarani Blvd., Sari, Iran. Postal Code: 3397148157
5- Department of Midwifery, Sexual and Reproductive Health Research Center, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran. ,
Abstract: (2319 Views)
Background: Pregnancy with assisted reproductive technology (ART) is accompanied by fetal and maternal outcomes.
Objective: This systematic review aimed to assess the relationship between ART and maternal outcomes.
Materials and Methods: In this systematic review, the electronic databases, including PubMed, MEDLINE, Web of Science, Scopus, Science Direct, Cochrane Library, Google Scholar, Magiran, Irandoc, and Scientific Information Database were searched for maternal outcomes reported from 2010-2021. The Newcastle-Ottawa Scale for cohort studies was used to assess the methodological quality of studies.
Results: A total of 3362 studies were identified by searching the databases. After screening abstracts and full-text reviews, 19 studies assessing the singleton pregnancy-related complications of in vitro fertilization/intracytoplasmic sperm injection were included in the study. The results demonstrated that singleton pregnancies conceived through ART had higher risks of pregnancy-related complications and adverse maternal outcomes, such as vaginal bleeding, cesarean section, hypertension induced by pregnancy, pre-eclampsia, placenta previa, and premature membrane rupture than those conceived naturally.
Conclusion: In conclusion, an increased risk of adverse obstetric outcomes was observed in singleton pregnancies conceived by ART. Therefore, obstetricians should consider these pregnancies as high-risk cases and should pay special attention to their pregnancy process.
Objective: This systematic review aimed to assess the relationship between ART and maternal outcomes.
Materials and Methods: In this systematic review, the electronic databases, including PubMed, MEDLINE, Web of Science, Scopus, Science Direct, Cochrane Library, Google Scholar, Magiran, Irandoc, and Scientific Information Database were searched for maternal outcomes reported from 2010-2021. The Newcastle-Ottawa Scale for cohort studies was used to assess the methodological quality of studies.
Results: A total of 3362 studies were identified by searching the databases. After screening abstracts and full-text reviews, 19 studies assessing the singleton pregnancy-related complications of in vitro fertilization/intracytoplasmic sperm injection were included in the study. The results demonstrated that singleton pregnancies conceived through ART had higher risks of pregnancy-related complications and adverse maternal outcomes, such as vaginal bleeding, cesarean section, hypertension induced by pregnancy, pre-eclampsia, placenta previa, and premature membrane rupture than those conceived naturally.
Conclusion: In conclusion, an increased risk of adverse obstetric outcomes was observed in singleton pregnancies conceived by ART. Therefore, obstetricians should consider these pregnancies as high-risk cases and should pay special attention to their pregnancy process.
Keywords: Assisted reproductive techniques, Maternal health, Pregnancy complications, In vitro fertilization.
Type of Study: Review Article |
Subject:
Assisted Reproductive Technologies
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