Are assisted reproductive technology pregnancies more likely to be exposed to teratogenic medication? A whole-population study

Assisted reproductive technology (ART) pregnancies are at greater risk of birth defects than non-ART pregnancies. Teratogenic medication exposure is a potential cause of birth defects that has not been compared between ART and non-ART pregnancies.

Citation:
Kemp-Casey A, Hart R, Milne E, Bower C, ……. Hansen M. Are assisted reproductive technology pregnancies more likely to be exposed to teratogenic medication? A whole-population study. Aust New Zealand J Obstet Gynaecol. 2024.

Keywords:
drug utilisation; pharmacoepidemiology; reproductive techniques (assisted); routinely collected health data; teratogens

Abstract:
Assisted reproductive technology (ART) pregnancies are at greater risk of birth defects than non-ART pregnancies. Teratogenic medication exposure is a potential cause of birth defects that has not been compared between ART and non-ART pregnancies.