Advanced age is a risk factor for female infertility, pregnancy loss, fetal anomalies, stillbirth,
and obstetric complications. These concerns are based on centuries-old observations, yet …

Introduction Preconception care recognizes that many adolescent girls and young women
will be thrust into motherhood without the knowledge, skills or support they need. Sixty …

Background: Adolescent pregnancy and advanced maternal age are associated with
increased risk for maternal, perinatal and infant death. However, the maternal age with the …

STUDY QUESTION How effective is online education in increasing knowledge of fertility and
assisted reproductive technologies (ART), and changing beliefs about the timing of …

BACKGROUND: Birth defects affect 3% of babies born, and are one of the leading causes of
infant mortality. Both younger and older maternal age may pose increased risks for certain …

Hypertension and chronic kidney disease (CKD) have a significant impact on global
morbidity and mortality. The Low Birth Weight and Nephron Number Working Group has …

Objective To determine whether there are differences in adverse pregnancy outcomes in
very advanced maternal age (vAMA) women who conceived with assisted reproductive …

BACKGROUND As in many advanced societies, the age at first birth and the rate of post-
menopausal pregnancies in Israel are constantly increasing. Since Israeli university …

Background Women of advanced age (40 years or older) are generally, at risk for pregnancy
and delivery related problems. In addition, there is limited knowledge on being of advanced …

STUDY QUESTION What are the childbearing intentions of currently childless men and
women? What is their attitude towards, and willingness to use, assisted human reproduction …