Table 1

Association between each indication for ASMs and miscarriage, in the whole cohort (N=1 023 787)

IndicationN miscarriagesTotal pregnanciesPer centUnadjusted HR (95% CI)Fully adjusted* HR (95% CI)
No epilepsy123 6691 010 55312.241.00 (ref)1.00 (ref)
Epilepsy175513 23413.261.09 (1.04 to 1.15)1.07 (1.02 to 1.12)
No bipolar or other psychiatric conditions75 415653 74411.541.00 (ref)1.00 (ref)
Bipolar or other psychiatric conditions50 009370 04313.511.18 (1.17 to 1.20)1.11 (1.10 to 1.13)
No somatic conditions106 901889 31212.021.00 (ref)1.00 (ref)
Somatic conditions18 523134 47513.771.15 (1.13 to 1.17)1.06 (1.05 to 1.08)
  • *Adjusted for: maternal age, year of pregnancy start, IMD, history of pregnancy loss, other ASM indication.

  • ASM, antiseizure medications ; IMD, Index of Multiple Deprivation.