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The largest study to date of endometriosis in pregnant women has found that the condition is a major risk factor for premature birth … women with endometriosis also had a higher risk of other pregnancy complications, as well as being more likely to give birth through Caesarean section …
The researchers investigated the association between adverse pregnancy outcome, assisted reproduction technology (ART), and a previous diagnosis of endometriosis … Compared with women without endometriosis, they had a 1.33 greater risk of preterm birth. Women with endometriosis were also more likely to have difficulty in conceiving and need to receive ART, which is itself a risk factor for adverse pregnancy outcome.
… The risk of preterm birth associated with endometriosis among women with ART was 1.24, and among women without ART 1.37.
“Endometriosis appears to be a risk factor for preterm birth, irrespective of ART,” …
… Women with endometriosis were also more likely to suffer from pre-eclampsia …
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