Documentation of counselling regarding teratogenic effects and discussion of contraceptive issues by the prescribing psychiatrist occurred at a low rate (<50%) in our population studied.

Opens in a new tab or window Share on LinkedIn. Opens in a new tab or window Most prenatal exposure to teratogenic medication happens before prenatal care is initiated, which is often after strict ...

There are billions of potential teratogens, but only a few agents are proven to have teratogenic effects. These effects can result in a baby being born with a birth defect. Approximately 4 to 5 ...

These include drugs that have not been shown to be safe during pregnancy, and so-called teratogenic drugs that are linked to birth defects in the developing embryo and fetus. There are reports from ...

Teratogenic drugs cause birth defects by damaging the fetus or placenta or umbilical cord; or by causing uterine contractions. Teratogenic drugs can cause birth defects by- Damaging the fetus ...

At the Clinical Meeting of the American Medical Association last December, Ingalls 1 presented a clear and succinct review of the present knowledge of the causes and prevention of developmental ...

(HealthDay)—Zika virus congenital syndrome is a new teratogenic disease, with many definite or probable cases presenting with normal head circumference values, according to research published ...

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 22, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Pregnancies resulting from assisted reproductive technology (ART) have a higher ...

Background Anticonvulsants have been used to manage psychiatric conditions for over 50 years. It is recognised that some, particularly valproate, carbamazepine and lamotrigine, are human ...

These include drugs that have not been shown to be safe during pregnancy, and so-called teratogenic drugs that are linked to birth defects in the developing embryo and fetus. "In a climate of ...