Pregnancy in Women With Solid-Organ Transplants: A Review

• Published in: Obstetrical & gynecological survey Vol. 70; no. 6; p. 408
• Main Authors: Durst, Jennifer K, Rampersad, Roxane M
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.06.2015
• Subjects: Adult; Allografts - physiology; Contraception - methods; Female; Humans; Immunosuppressive Agents - adverse effects; Infant, Newborn; Lactation - drug effects; Organ Transplantation - adverse effects; Pregnancy; Pregnancy Complications - etiology; Pregnancy Complications - physiopathology; Pregnancy Outcome; Pregnancy, High-Risk - physiology; Premature Birth

Advances in solid-organ transplantation have allowed many women to reach reproductive potential, and pregnancy is no longer a rarity for these women. To identify (1) potential complications to allograft function posed by pregnancy, (2) expected perinatal outcomes in women with solid-organ transplant...