Safety and Efficacy of OnabotulinumtoxinA in Pregnancy: A Systematic Review
摘要
OnabotulinumtoxinA (BoNT-A) is used widely for medical and aesthetic purposes in women of childbearing age. With the increasing number of approved indications, it is essential to assess BoNT-A safety and efficacy in pregnant women.
MethodsWe conducted a systematic review of the studies reporting maternal and neonatal outcomes following BoNT-A treatment during pregnancy. PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science were searched to retrieve relevant studies. Data were synthesized into summary tables outlining maternal characteristics, treatment regimens, and neonatal outcomes.
ResultsA total of eighteen studies with 486 pregnancies were included. Maternal indications for treatment included cosmetic purposes, neurological disorders, and pain management. Most patients received BoNT-A in the first trimester. Pregnancy outcomes were available for 488 fetuses. 379 (77.7%) were healthy, 98 (20.1%) fetuses were lost (elective, therapeutic, and spontaneous abortions), and 11 (2.3%) had cases of birth defects.
ConclusionsThis is the first systematic review to synthesize the published clinical outcomes of BoNT-A use during pregnancy. The current evidence remains insufficient to establish safety due to significant heterogeneity and insufficient data. Although no direct association between fetal harm or losses and BoNT-A treatment could be inferred, the evidence remains limited. Larger, well-designed studies are needed to establish the safety profile and identify potentially rare or delayed outcomes.
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