Pregnancy with mixed connective tissue disease: Exploration of factors influencing live birth outcomes
Tsukasa Yoshida,
Jun Takeda,
Sumire Ishii
et al.
Abstract:Mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD) predominantly affects women in their reproductive age (30–40 years). This study is aimed to analyze a case series of MCTD-complicated pregnancies. The study design utilized a combined case-series and case–control approach. Pregnant women with MCTD were included and categorized into two groups: the live-birth and non-live birth (encompassing miscarriages at <12 weeks and stillbirths at ≥12 weeks) groups. Primary outcomes included delivery outcomes and factors associated… Show more
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