Retracted: Maternal traditional Chinese medicine exposure and risk of congenital malformations: a multicenter prospective cohort study

• DOI: 10.1111/aogs.14553
• Publication Date: 2023-04-19T08:02:35Z
• Authors: Ting Peng; Lin‐Liang Yin; Yu Xiong; Feng Xie; Chun‐Ya Ji; Zhong Yang; Qi Pan; Ming‐Qing Li; Xue‐Dong Deng; Jing Dong; Jiang‐Nan Wu
• Keywords: Congenital malformations

Abstract Introduction The potential teratogenic risk of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is widespread concern; however, related evidence largely absent in humans. This study aimed to compare the prevalence congenital malformations between pregnant women with and without TCM exposure. Material methods was a multicenter prospective cohort 17 713 who participated survey on periconceptional Primary outcome diagnosed from conducted day 42 after delivery. Results A total 16 751 273 were included analysis. Fetuses exposed had an increased compared those exposure (odds ratio [OR] 2.10; 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.09–4.02) controlling for confounders. There significant associations early (OR 2.04, CI 1.00–4.20) received ≥2 formulas 5.84, 1.44–23.65). Pre‐pregnancy significantly associated heart defects 12.69; 3.01–53.51). Conclusions Periconceptional malformation. effect cumulative sensitive age. Therefore, deserves more attention should be used cautiously trying become pregnant.