Nulliparity means a woman who has never given birth to a viable (live) infant.
Key Points about Nulliparity:
Definition: Woman who has never completed a pregnancy beyond the point of viability (usually ≥20 weeks gestation).
Clinical Significance: Nulliparity is a known risk factor for certain health conditions, including:
Clinical Significance: Nulliparity is a known risk factor for certain health conditions, including:
- Increased risk of breast cancer
- Increased risk of endometrial cancer
- Sometimes associated with fertility or pregnancy complications |
Contrast With
- Primiparity: woman who has given birth once
- Multiparity: woman who has given birth more than once |