Dorothy Gotlib1, Rachel Ramaswamy2, Jacob E Kurlander3, Alana DeRiggi4, Michelle Riba4. 1. Michigan Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, Ann Arbor, MI, USA. gotdorth@med.umich.edu. 2. Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences, Loyola University, Tampa, FL, USA. 3. Michigan Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Ann Arbor, MI, USA. 4. Michigan Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
Abstract
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: The aim of this paper is to evaluate recent literature on valproic acid (VPA) in women and girls of childbearing age and to emphasize new findings. RECENT FINDINGS: Recent research confirms VPAs teratogenicity and risk of hormone disruption. VPA exposure in utero increases the risk for a variety of major congenital malformations (MCMs), reduced IQ and behavioral problems. In girls and women, VPA increases the risk of hormone abnormalities, obesity, and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Despite guidelines recommending caution, VPA use continues to be prescribed to reproductive-aged women and girls. Despite significant and well-documented risk, adherence to guidelines in VPA use in reproductive-aged girls and women remains low.
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: The aim of this paper is to evaluate recent literature on valproic acid (VPA) in women and girls of childbearing age and to emphasize new findings. RECENT FINDINGS: Recent research confirms VPAs teratogenicity and risk of hormone disruption. VPA exposure in utero increases the risk for a variety of major congenital malformations (MCMs), reduced IQ and behavioral problems. In girls and women, VPA increases the risk of hormone abnormalities, obesity, and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Despite guidelines recommending caution, VPA use continues to be prescribed to reproductive-aged women and girls. Despite significant and well-documented risk, adherence to guidelines in VPA use in reproductive-aged girls and women remains low.
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Childbearing; Guidelines; Pregnancy; Valproic acid; Women
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