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1842163

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
6
pubmed:dateCreated
1992-12-4
pubmed:abstractText
The number of women undertaking a pregnancy in late reproductive age is increasing. It is unclear if age of 35 to 40 years constitutes a real biologic limit to reproduction or if unfounded social prejudices play a role. Many publications present advanced age as a significant risk factor for the mother and fetus. Only recent data can be considered because of constant advances in perinatal medicine. Furthermore, many studies are limited by the small sample size and by the lack of control groups and correct statistical analysis. Reproductive outcome is influenced by obstetric, maternal, social and psychological factors. The most recent data obtained on large series of women after control for confounding variables have demonstrated that advanced maternal age is a risk factor for fewer complications than generally believed, such as probability of conception, frequency of chromosomal anomalies, occurrence and consequences of hypertension and diabetes, type of delivery, and maternal and fetal mortality. In the absence of preexisting maternal disease and if correct care is provided by health personnel the prognosis for a pregnancy in an older woman is not greatly different from that of a younger one. By adopting an appropriate attitude the physician can reduce the mother's excessive preconceived concerns, thus allowing the delivery of correct prenatal care and a serene pregnancy.
pubmed:language
ita
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:issn
0300-0087
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
112
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
337-58
pubmed:dateRevised
2006-11-15
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:articleTitle
[Pregnancy in "older" women: biologic limit or social prejudice? Bibliographic review].
pubmed:affiliation
II Clinica Ostetrica e Ginecologica L. Mangiagalli, Università degli Studi di Milano.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, English Abstract, Review