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ArticleArchives of gynecology and obstetrics2023

Unplanned pregnancies following the introduction of elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor therapy in women with cystic fibrosis.

Valeria Daccò, Gianfranco Alicandro, Laura Trespidi, Andrea Gramegna, Francesco Arturo Blasi

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Article in Archives of gynecology and obstetrics, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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2 citing papers in PubMed, 7 citations in OpenAlex.

  1. A therapeutic revolution: CFTR modulators in cystic fibrosis and their impacts on pregnant women and the fetus.Journal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association · 2026
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5 · Who and what money

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5 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Valeria DaccòCystic Fibrosis Center, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy. valeria.dacco@policlinico.mi.it.ORCID 0000-0002-7497-9165
Gianfranco AlicandroCystic Fibrosis Center, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy.
Laura TrespidiObstetrics and Gynaecology Department, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy.
Andrea GramegnaDepartment of Pathophysiology and Transplantation, University of Milan, Milan, Italy.
Francesco Arturo BlasiDepartment of Pathophysiology and Transplantation, University of Milan, Milan, Italy.
University of Milan · ITFondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico · IT

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Cystic fibrosis (CF) causes infertility and subfertility due to various factors, including altered cervical mucus, delayed puberty, and hormonal imbalances. With the introduction of the CFTR modulator therapy elexacaftor-tezacaftor-ivacaftor, we have observed an increase in unplanned pregnancies among women undergoing ETI treatment in our CF center, despite repeated recommendations for strict fertility monitoring. It appears that these pregnancies are more likely attributed to reduced attention to the possibility of conception rather than contraceptive failure. The perception of subfertility developed by women with CF over time, before the era of modulators, can influence their long-term habits and lead to the underuse of contraceptive methods. While further research is needed to fully understand the effects of ETI on fertility, healthcare providers should be attentive to the fertility concerns of women with CF, particularly those treated with modulators in adulthood.

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Chloride Channel AgonistsCystic FibrosisInfertilityAminophenolsBenzodioxolesFemaleHumansIndolesMutationPregnancyPregnancy, UnplannedPyrazolesPyridinesPyrrolidinesQuinolonesAminophenolsBenzodioxolesChloride Channel AgonistselexacaftorIndolesivacaftorPyrazolesPyridinesPyrrolidinesQuinolonestezacaftorCFTR modulators treatmentCystic fibrosisInfertilityUnplanned pregnancies

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PMID37517074
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