A 36-year-old woman with prior hypertriglyceridemia-induced pancreatitis presented with a recurrence of pancreatitis after beginning in vitro fertilization (IVF). Her primary care physician had discontinued fenofibrate due to concerns for teratogenicity. This case illustrates the importance of fibrate therapy for high-risk women undergoing IVF, despite limited evidence regarding its teratogenicity.
Keywords: gastroenterology; medicine; obstetrics; pharmacology.
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