Miranda Wong, Dieter Wolke et al have investigated whether being born very preterm (VP) or with very low birth weight (VLBW) is associated with lower fertility across the reproductive window?
Findings In this cohort study of 212 individuals born VP or with VLBW and 202 term-born adults, being born VP or with VLBW was associated with lower fertility during the late (≥30 y) but not early (<30 y) reproductive window. Neurosensory impairment and not finding a romantic partner were the factors with the largest magnitude associations with lower fertility.
Meaning These findings suggest that adults born VP or with VLBW may not have lower fertility until their late reproductive window.
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