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Obstetric outcomes in nulliparous women aged 35 and over with singleton pregnancies conceived by in vitro fertilization

Authors: Shunji Suzuki, Hidehiko Miyake

Published in: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics | Issue 3/2008

Abstract

Objective

To investigate obstetric outcomes in singleton pregnancies conceived by in vitro fertilization (IVF) to nulliparous women older than 35 compared to those of their younger counterparts.

Methods

Nulliparous women 35 years and older at delivery conceived by IVF (n = 89) were compared with nulliparous women 34 years and younger at delivery conceived by IVF (n = 48). Data included antenatal data, gestational age at delivery, maternal and neonatal complications and mode of delivery.

Results

The incidence of pregnancy-induced hypertension in the younger group was significantly higher than that in the elderly group (13 vs. 3.4%, P = 0.043). There were no measurable differences in other obstetric outcomes such as placental abnormality, premature delivery or neonatal asphyxia between the two groups.

Conclusion

The current results suggest that obstetric complications in pregnancies conceived IVF are attributed to mechanisms other than those depend on advanced maternal age.

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Title: Obstetric outcomes in nulliparous women aged 35 and over with singleton pregnancies conceived by in vitro fertilization
Authors: Shunji Suzuki
Hidehiko Miyake
Publication date: 01-03-2008
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics / Issue 3/2008
Print ISSN: 0932-0067
Electronic ISSN: 1432-0711
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00404-007-0461-y

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Obstetric outcomes in nulliparous women aged 35 and over with singleton pregnancies conceived by in vitro fertilization

Abstract

Objective

Methods

Results

Conclusion

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Results

Conclusion

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