Subsequent pregnancy outcomes after second trimester miscarriage or termination for medical/fetal reason : A systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies

© 2023 The Authors. Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of Nordic Federation of Societies of Obstetrics and Gynecology (NFOG)..

INTRODUCTION: Women with a prior stillbirth or a history of recurrent first trimester miscarriages are at increased risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes. However, little is known about the impact of a second trimester pregnancy loss on subsequent pregnancy outcome. This review investigated if second trimester miscarriage or termination for medical reason or fetal anomaly (TFMR/TOPFA) is associated with future adverse pregnancy outcomes.

MATERIAL AND METHODS: A systematic review of observational studies was conducted. Eligible studies included women with a history of a second trimester miscarriage or termination for medical reasons and their pregnancy outcomes in the subsequent pregnancy. Where comparative studies were identified, studies which compared subsequent pregnancy outcomes for women with and without a history of second trimester loss or TFMR/TOPFA were included. The primary outcome was livebirth, and secondary outcomes included: miscarriage (first and second trimester), termination of pregnancy, fetal growth restriction, cesarean section, preterm birth, pre-eclampsia, antepartum hemorrhage, stillbirth and neonatal death. Studies were excluded if exposure was nonmedical termination or if related to twins or higher multiple pregnancies. Electronic searches were conducted using the online databases (MEDLINE, Embase, PubMed and The Cochrane Library) and searches were last updated on June 16, 2023. Risk of bias was assessed using the Newcastle-Ottawa scale. Where possible, meta-analysis was undertaken. PROSPERO registration: CRD42023375033.

RESULTS: Ten studies were included, reporting on 12 004 subsequent pregnancies after a second trimester pregnancy miscarriage. No studies were found on outcomes after second trimester TFMR/TOPFA. Overall, available data were of "very low quality" using GRADE assessment. Meta-analysis of cohort studies generated estimated outcome frequencies for women with a previous second trimester loss as follows: live birth 81% (95% CI: 64-94), miscarriage 15% (95% CI: 4-30, preterm birth 13% [95% CI: 6-23]).The pooled odds ratio for preterm birth in subsequent pregnancy after second trimester loss in case-control studies was OR 4.52 (95% CI: 3.03-6.74).

CONCLUSIONS: Very low certainty evidence suggests there may be an increased risk of preterm birth in a subsequent pregnancy after a late miscarriage. However, evidence is limited. Larger, higher quality cohort studies are needed to investigate this potential association.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:103

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Acta obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica - 103(2024), 3 vom: 15. Feb., Seite 413-422

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Patel, Keya [VerfasserIn]
Pirie, Danielle [VerfasserIn]
Heazell, Alexander E P [VerfasserIn]
Morgan, Bethan [VerfasserIn]
Woolner, Andrea [VerfasserIn]

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Journal Article
Late miscarriage/spontaneous abortion
Meta-Analysis
Review
Second trimester miscarriage/spontaneous abortion
Subsequent pregnancy outcomes
Systematic Review
Termination of pregnancy for fetal anomaly
Termination of pregnancy for medical reason or fetal anomaly

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Date Completed 16.02.2024

Date Revised 17.02.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1111/aogs.14731

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NLM365286133