COVID vaccination in female, male partners does not increase risk of miscarriage

Multiple studies have shown that the COVID-19 vaccines do not lead to infertility or pregnancy complications such as miscarriage, but many people are still wary of adverse effects from the vaccine on pregnancy. A new study led by School of Public Health researchers now provides deeper insight into the safety of COVID-19 vaccines for people planning to become pregnant. Published in the journal Human Reproduction, the study found no increased risk of early or late miscarriage as a result of male or female partners getting a COVID-19 vaccine prior to conceiving. The study is the first to evaluate the risk of early miscarriage (less than eight weeks’ gestation) following preconception COVID-19 vaccination, as well as the first to evaluate male vaccination and miscarriage. The researchers hope these results provide useful information for individuals planning to become pregnant, as well as their healthcare providers. “These findings should be replicated in other populations, but are reassuring for...