In the context of the growing incidence of infection by coronavirus Covid-19 and extensive initiatives to limit its spread, o ESHRE confirms that the members of the Company follow the advice of the local and national government with daily advice updates.
Pregnancy and conception
There are some positive women cases for him Covid-19 who gave birth to healthy babies without disease. Adverse reactions (premature rupture of membranes, preterm birth) have been reported in infants born to positive mothers. Covid -19, but these reports are based on a limited sample. Similarly, a case report of an infected infant from mothers positive for Covid -19, but there is no strong evidence that this is due to vertical transmission.
These data, although encouraging, report only small numbers and must be interpreted with caution. We are talking about the final stages of pregnancy, but we do not have information about the possible effect of the infection from Covid-19 in the early stages of pregnancy.
In view of the above assessments and the maternal and neonatal outcomes reported in cases of older coronavirus infections ( SARS), the ESHRE still recommends a precautionary approach. It is also important to note that some medical treatment in severely infected patients may indicate the use of drugs that are contraindicated in pregnant women.
As a precautionary measure - and in relation to the position of other scientific companies in reproductive medicine - we advise all patients who are investigating their fertility or planning infertility treatment, even if they do not meet the diagnostic criteria for infection with Covid-19, you should avoid a pregnancy during this period. For patients who have already started infertility treatment, we suggest that the case of postponing pregnancy by freezing eggs or embryos for later embryo transfer be considered. THE ESHRE also recommends that pregnant patients or patients planning or undergoing fertility treatment should avoid moving to infected areas and contact with potentially infected individuals.
Dr. Alexandros Traianos is a Gynecologist specializing in Reproductive Medicine and to Fetal Medicine. His specializations took place in the largest hospitals in London (Kings College Hospital, Homerton University Hospital, Guy's and St Thomas Hospital). His scientific interest is focused on Reproductive Medicine and Prenatal screening. ESHRE will continue to monitor the scientific literature, especially in relation to ART and pregnancy. He argues that all physicians have a duty to avoid additional stress in a health care system that in many areas is already overloaded.
