Primal Health Databank: Study
| Entry No: | 0258 |
| Title: | Historical cohort study of in utero exposure to uterotonic drugs and cognitive function in young adult life |
| Author(s): | Sorensen HT, Rothman KJ, et al. |
| Reference: | BMJ 1999; 318: 433-4 |
| Place of Study: | Denmark |
| Abstract: | A study of 4300 conscripts aged 18. All draftees took a 45 minute intelligence test (Boerge Prien). The mean score was similar for those exposed and not exposed to uterotonic drugs. |
| Keyword(s): | cognitive development, intellectual development, IQ, uterotonic drug, uterotonic drug |
| Discussion: | An overview of the studies exploring the possible long term effects of obstetric medications indicates that researchers should look in particular at the risk of destructive behaviours (including self destructive behaviours). |
| See Also: | No related entries mentioned for this entry |
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