Reproductive experience of women living with phenylketonuria

ConclusionsMany women with PKU have unmet sexual and reproductive health needs. Pregnancy fears are prominent from adolescence onwards and for some women overarching concerns about their ability to cope with pregnancy led to a decision not to have children. Interventions are needed to reduce the psychological impact of the risk of maternal PKU syndrome and assist with safe pregnancies. Post-natal experiences of women with PKU give rise to concern.
Source: Molecular Genetics and Metabolism Reports - Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Source Type: research