Association of Preterm Singleton Birth With Fertility Treatment in the US.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Preterm birth is a global health issue. The association between fertility treatment and preterm singleton births has not been clarified.

Objective

To examine the association between fertility treatment and preterm birth.

Design, setting, and participants

This population-based cohort study used birth data that were submitted by 50 states and the District of Columbia to the National Vital Statistics System database. All mothers in the database who had a singleton live birth from January 1, 2016, to December 31, 2019, were included. Those who had preexisting hypertension or diabetes were excluded.

Exposures

Fertility treatment categorized as assisted reproductive technology (ART) or non-ART treatment.

Main outcomes and measures

The main outcome w

SUBMITTER: Wang R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8826170 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature