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ReviewCureus2023

Fertility Challenges in Asthmatic Women: Examining the Complexities of Pregnancy Loss, Infertility, and Assisted Reproductive Technologies.

Mohammed Yusuf D Shaikh, Mariam D Shaikh, Shoyeb Hirani, Aditya Nanote, Roshan Prasad, Mayur Wanjari

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Review in Cureus, 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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2citing papers in PubMed
0.6field-weighted citation impact, top 30% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

2 citing papers in PubMed, 2 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Mohammed Yusuf D ShaikhMedicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND.
Mariam D ShaikhObstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune, IND.
Shoyeb HiraniMedicine, Mahatma Gandhi Mission (MGM) Medical College and Hospital, Aurangabad, IND.
Aditya NanoteMedicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND.
Roshan PrasadMedicine and Surgery, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND.
Mayur WanjariResearch and Development, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND.
Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College · INMahatma Gandhi Mission Medical College and Hospital · IN

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Asthma is a prevalent chronic respiratory condition affecting a significant portion of women of reproductive age. While the impact of asthma on general health and well-being has been extensively studied, its association with fertility challenges in women remains an area of growing concern. This review article explores the complexities surrounding fertility challenges in asthmatic women, specifically focusing on pregnancy loss, infertility, and the utilization of assisted reproductive technologies (ARTs). Various factors contribute to the heightened risk of pregnancy loss in asthmatic women, including the systemic inflammation associated with asthma, suboptimal asthma control, medication usage, and comorbidities. The review highlights the need for multidisciplinary management approaches to optimize asthma control before and during pregnancy, reducing the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes. Furthermore, the review investigates the potential impact of asthma on female fertility and the underlying mechanisms involved. Asthma-related factors, such as chronic inflammation, altered hormonal balance, and medication effects, may disrupt the delicate reproductive processes, leading to infertility. It emphasizes the importance of comprehensive fertility evaluations and personalized treatment strategies for asthmatic women experiencing difficulties conceiving. Additionally, the article explores the utilization of ARTs, including in vitro fertilization (IVF) and intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), in asthmatic women. It discusses the safety considerations and potential challenges associated with these techniques, such as the impact of asthma medications on oocyte quality, the effects of hormonal stimulation on asthma control, and the risk of exacerbations during the IVF process. The review underscores the importance of collaborative efforts among healthcare providers, including allergists, pulmonologists, obstetricians, and fertility specialists, to ensure optimal management of asthmatic women seeking to conceive. It emphasizes the significance of preconception counseling, meticulous asthma control, appropriate medication management, and individualized fertility treatments to enhance the reproductive outcomes in this population.

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assisted reproductive technologiesasthmafertility challengesinfertilityin vitro fertilizationmedication managementmultidisciplinary approachpregnancy loss

Identifiers

PMID37692593
PMCPMC10483094
OpenAlexW4385661964

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