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ArticleInternational journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics2021

FIGO good practice recommendations on reduction of preterm birth in pregnancies conceived by assisted reproductive technologies.

Ben W Mol, Bo Jacobsson, William A Grobman, Kelle Moley, FIGO Working Group for Preterm Birth

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  1. FIGO good practice recommendations on preconception care: A strategy to prevent preterm birth.International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics · 2025
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  4. The Role of Genetics in Preterm Birth.Reproductive sciences (Thousand Oaks, Calif.) · 2023
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  5. FIGO good practice recommendations on reduction of preterm birth in pregnancies conceived by assisted reproductive technologies.International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics · 2021
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5 authors.

Ben W MolDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia.
Bo JacobssonDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Institute of Clinical Science, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden.
William A GrobmanDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, USA.
Kelle MoleyBill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Seattle, Washington, USA.
FIGO Working Group for Preterm Birth

Funding

March of Dimes
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

FIGO (the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics) supports assisted reproductive technologies (ART) to achieve pregnancy and supports their availability in all nations. However, the increased frequency of preterm birth must be taken into account. Therefore, before in vitro fertilization (IVF) is started, other approaches, including expectant management, should be considered. Single embryo transfer is the best approach to ensure a live, healthy child. However, increased risks for preterm birth are also associated with a singleton IVF pregnancy and should be discussed and contrasted with spontaneous conception. Increased preterm birth and other adverse pregnancy outcomes in singleton IVF cycles warrant investigations to elucidate and mitigate. Minimizing embryo manipulation during cell culture is recommended. Increased risk of preterm birth and other pregnancy complications in ART could reflect the underlying reasons for infertility. This information should be discussed and further explored.

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Premature BirthFemaleFertilizationFertilization in VitroHumansInfant, NewbornPregnancyPregnancy OutcomeReproductive Techniques, AssistedRetrospective Studiesassisted reproductive technologychild outcomepreterm deliverysingle embryo transfer

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PMCPMC9292967

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