New research shows that women with cystic fibrosis (CF) can safely participate in assisted reproductive technology (ART). CF can cause infertility and possibly the need for a lung transplant.

Study participants: 15 women whose partners lacked the CF gene mutation, normal fertility except for failing to conceive, aged between 24 and 36.
Outcome: 17 pregnancies in 13 of the 15 women, resulting in 12 live births, two ongoing pregnancies and three miscarriages. Only one of the women needed a caesarean section, but 50% of the study participants had diabetes during pregnancy. Researchers also observed a slight decline in lung function during …read more