Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: pregnancy and gastrointestinal appointment

You may find the following recent studies of interest

Safety and Efficacy of Colonoscopy During Pregnancy An Analysis of Pregnancy Outcome in 20 Patients

Conclusions: Pregnant patients undergoing colonoscopy tended to have better, but not statistically significant, fetal outcomes than matched pregnant controls not undergoing colonoscopy. Colonoscopy may be relatively safe, without large fetal risks, during the second trimester and may improve fetal outcome. Colonoscopy may be performed when strongly indicated during the second trimester.

A study at 10 medical centers of the safety and efficacy of 48 flexible sigmoidoscopies and 8 colonoscopies during pregnancy with follow-up of fetal outcome and with comparison to control groups

"Eight pregnant females underwent colonoscopy, without complications. Pregnancy outcomes included six healthy babies delivered at full term, one voluntary abortion, and one fetal demise in a high-risk pregnancy 4 months after colonoscopy from causes unrelated to colonoscopy."

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