Bekalu Kassie Alemua

Nov 22, 2024 | thelancet.com | Debre Markos |Qin Li |Yao Wang |Bekalu Kassie Alemua

KeywordsCongenital birth defectFemale reproductionGut microbiomeInfertilityMiscarriagePreconception antibioticsEvidence before this studyAntibiotic exposure disrupts the gut microecology and affects systemic health issues. Lines of evidence showed antibiotic use during pregnancy is associated with various negative consequences, including preterm birth, fetal malformation, and miscarriage. The preconception period is a window of opportunity to affect both reproductive and pregnancy health in women.