Table 2

Summary estimates for associations between Mycoplasma genitalium in pregnancy and adverse pregnancy and perinatal outcomes

Outcome, study designAnalysisNumber of studies, designSample size for outcomeI2 %Summary OR
(95% CI)
Preterm birthUnadjusted, meta-analysis7
5 cohort, 2 case–control
457301.91 (1.29 to 2.81)
Adjusted, meta-analysis2
1 cohort, 1 case–control
NR02.34 (1.17 to 4.71)
Spontaneous abortionUnadjusted, meta-analysis6
4 cohort, 2 case–control
283701.00 (0.53 to 1.89)
Adjusted1 case–control216NA0.9 (0.2 to 3.8)*
Premature rupture of membranesUnadjusted1 cohort871NA7.62 (0.40 to 145.86)
Low birth weightUnadjusted1 cohort81NA1.07 (0.02 to 10.39)
Perinatal deathUnadjusted1 cohort872NA38.42 (1.45 to 1021.43)
Unadjusted1 case–control725NA1.07 (0.49 to 2.36)
  • *Adjusted OR reported to one decimal place, as in the publication, reference 25.

  • NA, not applicable; NR, not reported.