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Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Medicine
  • Medical Genetics
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Pre-conception evaluation is crucial for assessing genetic risks in women.
  • Genetic information plays a role in health surveillance and risk assessment.
  • Patient education and prenatal testing are key components of pre-conception care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide healthcare providers with information on genetic data for pre-conception evaluations.
  • To inform about the use of genetic information in risk assessment, screening, and testing.
  • To enhance pre-conception counseling and improve pregnancy outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Literature search of PubMed, Medline, and Cochrane Database (November 2009).
  • Inclusion of keywords: pre-conception, genetic disease, maternal, family history, genetic health risk, genetic health surveillance, prenatal screening, prenatal diagnosis, birth defects, and teratogen.
  • Inclusion of grey literature from health technology assessment agencies and medical societies.

Main Results:

  • Genetic information can improve risk-benefit assessment for pre-conception counseling.
  • Benefits include understanding genetic risks and potentially enhancing pregnancy outcomes.
  • Potential harms include increased anxiety and psychological stress from identifying genetic risks.

Conclusions:

  • Current literature review lacks sufficient evidence for evidence-based recommendations on genetic information use.
  • Further research is needed to establish clear guidelines for genetic risk assessment in pre-conception care.
  • The Genetics Committee of the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada reviewed the evidence.