**7.5 Effect of assisted reproductive technologies**

The role of assisted reproductive technologies (ART) in the risk of peripartum hysterectomies is a subject of study and debate. Although there is no consensus, several factors related to ART have been suggested as potential contributors to the increased risk of peripartum hysterectomies. Although the absolute risks are low, there is an almost fivefold increased risk of unplanned peripartum hysterectomy, and 1,7 more unplanned peripartum hysterectomies occur per 1000 deliveries in pregnancies with ART compared to those without ART. It is important to note that the exact contribution of ART to the risk of peripartum hysterectomies is still being researched, and individual cases may vary. Women undergoing ART should receive thorough prenatal care and should be closely monitored for potential complications [28, 29].
