Optimizing health and management of medical conditions before conception can improve the likelihood of becoming pregnant and of an uncomplicated pregnancy. This article reviews best practices in preconception medical care for cisgender pregnancy-capable women desiring conception to optimize their fertility, improve their perinatal well-being, and decrease the likelihood of pregnancy complications. Given that almost half of all pregnancies in the United States are unintended or mistimed, internal medicine physicians are well positioned to proactively provide reproductive counseling and care.
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Annals in the Clinic
Annals In the Clinic is a monthly feature in Annals of Internal Medicine introduced in January 2007 that focuses on practical management of patients with common clinical conditions. It offers evidence-based answers to frequently asked questions about screening, prevention, diagnosis, therapy, and patient education and provides physicians with tools to improve the quality of care.
