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There could be two main reasons for increased rates of preterm delivery and fetal growth restriction in the IVIG group: 1) either the substantial doses of IVIG in very early pregnancy could negatively affect trophoblast invasion in the uterus, which will only be unveiled in the third trimester, or 2) alternatively, high-dose IVIG treatment may
by DW Branch 2024 Cited by 87not increase after IVIG was initiated. Two other groups reported success in 7 of 8 women treated solely with maternal IVIG infusions during pregnancy.16,17
Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) contains the pooled immunoglobulin G Obstetrics: IVIG may be helpful for recurrent pregnancy loss.
IVIG is considered safe in pregnancy, however the prothrombotic risk of IVIG is notable given the already increased risk for thrombosis in pregnancy . Patients with a shorter duration of response to IVIG may benefit from more frequent dosing such as lower doses given biweekly ( 3 ).
IVIG use during pregnancy did not increase obstetric complications and fetal teratogenicity. This study can be an evidence of maternal and fetal safety of IVIG administration during pregnancy.
Research shows that intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) therapy supports a healthy pregnancy and reduces pregnancy-related complications in women. Moreover, various other studies have also demonstrated the beneficial effects of IVIG therapy in enhancing pregnancy outcomes in women with autoimmune conditions.
Pregnancy: IVIG is classified as Pregnancy risk category C. Drug toxicity (including use of illicit drugs, neurotoxic effect of prescribed
Treatment was not required in 137 pregnancies (58%). Of the remaining 98 pregnancies in 91 women, 47 (48%) were treated with IVIg and 51 were treated with
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