Endometriosis is linked to greater risk of complications in pregnancy and birth, study finds

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A large Scottish cohort study found that women with endometriosis have an increased risk of miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, and delivery complications including placenta previa, hemorrhage, and cesarean section.

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Women with endometriosis have a higher risk of miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy, a large cohort study in Scotland has found. Women with the condition who maintain a pregnancy for more than 24 weeks face further risks, including a higher risk of placenta praevia, bleeding before and after birth, and caesarean section. To evaluate pregnancy outcomes researchers used discharge data from all NHS hospitals in Scotland and linked records of women …

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mesh:D004715endometriosis

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Endometriosis Genital Diseases, Female Pregnancy Complications Pregnancy Complications Cohort Studies Endometriosis Female Genital Diseases, Female Humans Obstetric Labor Complications Obstetric Labor Complications Obstetric Labor Complications Pregnancy Pregnancy Complications Risk Factors

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