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Marfan syndrome is associated with increased risk for gynecologic disorders and maternal complications.

Authors :
Imbroane, Marisa R.
Akesson, Cydni
Kim, Hanna
Richards, Elliott G.
Source :
Journal of Assisted Reproduction & Genetics. Dec2024, Vol. 41 Issue 12, p3371-3377. 7p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Purpose: To determine whether patients with Marfan syndrome are at an increased risk for reproductive disorders. Methods: This retrospective cohort study was conducted using the US collaborative network on the TriNetX research network of health care organizations. We included female patients aged 18–44 and identified a cohort of 4347 patients with Marfan syndrome (ICD-10 Q87.4). Our control cohort consisted of 16,424,990 patients without a diagnosis of Marfan syndrome or Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (ICD-10 Q79.6). The primary outcomes included gynecologic diagnoses such as dysmenorrhea and endometriosis, and our secondary outcomes included urogynecologic, fertility, and obstetric outcomes, all identified by ICD-10 codes. We conducted a relative risk analysis with a p-value of <0.05 considered significant. Results: Patients with Marfan syndrome were at an increased risk for pelvic and perineal pain, dysmenorrhea, abnormal uterine bleeding, endometriosis (all p <0.0001), dyspareunia (p =0.0009), leiomyoma (p =0.0076), polyp of female genital tract (p =0.016), urinary incontinence (p <0.0001), female genital prolapse (p =0.0006), fertility testing (p =0.0075), cesarean delivery (p =0.0003), gestational hypertension (p =0.0012), and pre-eclampsia (p =0.0024) compared to the control group following an adjusted, matched comparison. Conclusions: Patients with Marfan syndrome have an increased risk of numerous reproductive disorders and obstetric complications compared to patients without this diagnosis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10580468
Volume :
41
Issue :
12
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Assisted Reproduction & Genetics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
182100054
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10815-024-03297-1