July 27, 2026 · Fertility and sterility · DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2026.07.019

How Early-Life Adversity Relates to Reproductive Health: Fertility and Pregnancy Outcomes in the Norwegian HUNT Study

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This study investigates how childhood adversity affects reproductive health outcomes, specifically focusing on parity, infertility, and adverse pregnancy outcomes among women in Norway. The findings reveal that women who experienced difficult childhoods have increased odds of infertility and distinct patterns of parity, as well as higher risks for complications such as small for gestational age and preterm birth. The authors emphasize the importance of considering early-life experiences in reproductive health strategies and obstetric practices.

Selma Bromark, Heidi L Sandsæter, Erik R Sund, Julie Horn

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