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This meta-analysis aimed to assess trimester- and method-specific UtA-PI differences between ART and spontaneous conceptions (SC) and to examine associated risks for preeclampsia (PE) and small-for-gestational-age (SGA) neonates to contextualize its findings. Methods: A systematic search of MEDLINE, Scopus, and the Cochrane Library was conducted through 25 June 2025. We included observational studies comparing UtA-PI and perinatal outcomes in singleton ART versus SC pregnancies. The primary outcome was the standardized mean difference (SMD) in first (until the 13+6 gestational week) and second trimester (14+0\u201323+6 gestational weeks) UtA-PI measurements; secondary outcomes were PE and SGA rates. Analyses were stratified by ART modalities. Random-effects models were used, and study quality was evaluated using the Newcastle\u2013Ottawa Scale and risk of bias with QUIPS tool (INPLASY registration: INPLASY202560104). Results: Thirteen cohort studies were included. Overall, ART pregnancies had significantly lower UtA-PI values than SC in both the first (SMD = \u22120.28; 95% CI: \u22120.53 to \u22120.03) and second trimesters (SMD = \u22120.20; 95% CI: \u22120.36 to \u22120.04). These reductions were driven by oocyte donation (first-trimester SMD = \u22120.70; 95% CI: \u22121.21 to \u22120.18; second-trimester SMD = \u22120.46; 95% CI: \u22120.65 to \u22120.26) and artificial cycle frozen embryo transfers (ET) (first-trimester SMD = \u22120.69; 95% CI: \u22121.00 to \u22120.39). These lower UtA-PI values typically suggest better placental perfusion and a lower risk of placental related complications. However, ART pregnancies had an elevated overall risk for PE (risk ratio [RR] = 2.32; 95% CI: 1.72 to 3.12), with the highest risk in oocyte donation (RR = 6.11; 95% CI: 3.35 to 11.17) and artificial cycle frozen ET (RR = 3.45; 95% CI: 1.51 to 7.90). Conclusions: ART pregnancies, particularly from oocyte donation and artificial cycle frozen ET, show lower UtA-PI values despite a significantly elevated risk for PE. This finding suggests that mechanisms other than placental perfusion contribute to PE development. Clinically, the ART method is an independent risk factor for PE, and UtA-PI interpretation should be adjusted accordingly. Further research is crucial to elucidate the underlying pathophysiology.<\/jats:p>","DOI":"10.3390\/diagnostics15172192","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2025,8,29]],"date-time":"2025-08-29T12:25:57Z","timestamp":1756470357000},"page":"2192","update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/mdpi_crossmark_policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":1,"title":["Uterine Artery Pulsatility Index in Singleton Pregnancies Conceived via Assisted Reproductive Technology Versus Spontaneous Conception: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis"],"prefix":"10.3390","volume":"15","author":[{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0003-3066-9963","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Antonios","family":"Siargkas","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Third Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0003-4337-7871","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Ioannis","family":"Tsakiridis","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Third Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0009-0009-1913-597X","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Areti","family":"Faka","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Third Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0003-1141-4738","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Dimitra","family":"Kappou","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Institute of Life, IASO General Hospital, 15123 Athens, Greece"},{"name":"Fetal Medicine Clinic, Monis Petraki 4, Kolonaki, 11521 Athens, Greece"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0002-7969-1435","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Ioannis","family":"Papastefanou","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Third Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece"},{"name":"Fetal Medicine Clinic, Monis Petraki 4, Kolonaki, 11521 Athens, Greece"},{"name":"Department of Women and Children\u2019s Health, Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine, King\u2019s College London, London WC2R 2LS, UK"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0002-2863-5839","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Themistoklis","family":"Dagklis","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Third Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]}],"member":"1968","published-online":{"date-parts":[[2025,8,29]]},"reference":[{"key":"ref_1","first-page":"559","article-title":"One-stage screening for pregnancy complications by color Doppler assessment of the uterine arteries at 23 weeks\u2019 gestation","volume":"96","author":"Albaiges","year":"2000","journal-title":"Obstet. 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