Obstetrics and Gynecology
Soudabeh Kazemi Aski; Seyedeh Hajar Sharami; Azadeh Tavangar; Ehsan Kazemnezhad; Seyedeh Fatemeh Dalil Heirati; Atoosa Etezadi
Volume 9, Issue 1 , January and February 2024, , Pages 14-21
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Background & Objective: The initial diagnosis of predictive markers is essential for the IUGR. High levels of PAPP-A lead to increased levels of free IGF-1, which in turn reflects the function of the placenta and the fetus in normal growth. The objective of this study was to compare the level ...
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Background & Objective: The initial diagnosis of predictive markers is essential for the IUGR. High levels of PAPP-A lead to increased levels of free IGF-1, which in turn reflects the function of the placenta and the fetus in normal growth. The objective of this study was to compare the level of PAPP-A in pregnancy weeks 11-14 in women with and without intrauterine growth restriction and to assess the ability of this marker to predict adverse outcomes in pregnancy.Materials & Methods: In this Comparative Cross-sectional study, 227 pregnant women were studied during 2017. Mothers were divided into two main groups, with and without intrauterine growth restriction. The relevant data, including birth weight, preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, Apgar score, and PAPP-A, were recorded on special forms. Data analysis was done using SPSS-21 software.Results: The mean age of participating women in this study was 28.8 ± 5.6 years. The median (IOR) number of gravidity and Gestational weight gain was one (1) and 12 (7) kg, respectively. The difference in median (IOR) PAPP-A in patients with and without IUGR was statistically significant 0.64(0.57) and one (0.57), respectively, P= 0.001. The cut-off point for PAPP-A was 0.73 with a sensitivity=72.2% (95% CI: 64.32-79.16%) and a specificity =60.5% (95% CI: 48.65 -71.56%).Conclusion: The results of this study confirm the relationship between low levels of PAPP-A and adverse outcomes of pregnancy. In the present study, the optimal cut-off point (0.73) is higher than other studies, which can be due to racial and epidemiological differences.
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Saeedeh Shahali; Farnaz Sahhaf Ebrahimi; Simin Taghavi; Elnaz Afsari
Volume 8, Issue 1 , January and February 2023, , Pages 1-10
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Background & Objective: Diabetes mellitus and gestational diabetes are complications that may be associated with preterm premature rupture of the membrane (i.e. PPROM) during pregnancy. We have investigate the impact of gestational and overt diabetes on PPROM through a statistical campaign. Materials ...
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Background & Objective: Diabetes mellitus and gestational diabetes are complications that may be associated with preterm premature rupture of the membrane (i.e. PPROM) during pregnancy. We have investigate the impact of gestational and overt diabetes on PPROM through a statistical campaign. Materials & Methods: This study was conducted in two parts: In the first part, the PPROM patients (211 cases) were classified into three groups, without diabetes (W/ODM=126 cases), gestational diabetes (GDM=69 cases consist of 44 cases under insulin therapy and 25 cases of diet controlled), and diabetes mellitus (ODM=16 cases). PPROM complications were studied and compared between these three groups. In the second part, GDM patients under insulin therapy or diet control were compared to W/ODM patients in terms of PPROM complications. Results: There were no significant statistical differences between the groups regarding pregnancy outcomes, except, for mean gestational age at rupture of membrane and delivery. For maternal outcomes, there were significant changes between groups in terms of labor duration, hospital stay after childbirth, and severe preeclampsia. Fetus and neonatal outcomes suggested that the newborn weight, neonatal hyperglycemia, Apgar score, revive need, infant death, and umbilical cord blood gas test results (except BE) were significantly different between the three groups. Results of the second part of the study, in terms of statistically significant differences between insulin therapy, diet control, and W/ODM are consistent with the first part, for all discussed factors. Conclusion: Results revealed that PPROM protocol management on PPROM cases who have gestational or overt diabetes is applicable and does not have any further risk.
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Zinatossadat Bouzari; Tara Mohammadi; Mohammad Ranaei; Karimollah Hajian-Taliki; Azita Ghanbarpour
Volume 7, Issue 5 , July and August 2022, , Pages 414-421
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Background & Objective: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is also defined as a metabolic disease associated with relative insulin resistance during pregnancy, and elevated circulating insulin may increase the risk of EH and EC development. This study aimed to investigate the association between ...
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Background & Objective: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is also defined as a metabolic disease associated with relative insulin resistance during pregnancy, and elevated circulating insulin may increase the risk of EH and EC development. This study aimed to investigate the association between GDM and the incidence of EH and EC.Materials & Methods: We conducted a retrospective case-control study, including 300 women with abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) referred to Ayatollah Rouhani Hospital in Babol. Cases (n=152) were patients with HC and EC based on medical records, and the controls (n=148) were individuals without HC and EC. The groups were compared according to demographic information, GDM or diabetes mellitus (DM) history, and body mass index (BMI). The Chi-square, independent t-test, and logistic regression analyses were performed to compare groups.Results: Of 300 women studied, 72 people (24.1%) had a GDM history, and 64 people had a diabetes mellitus history. There was a significant difference between the incidence of EC and EH with GDM (P < /i>=0.001). Both GDM and DM were associated with the increased EC (OR: 17.98, 95% CI: 6.73-48.08, and OR: 1.84, 95% CI: 1.26-2.68, respectively). GDM was also associated with the increased risk of EH (OR: 6.68, 95% CI: 2.77-16.10), whereas diabetes mellitus had not a significant role in the increased risk of EH (P < /i>=0.14). Conclusion: This study indicated that a GDM history is significantly associated with HC and EC. Therefore, to prevent and control these two complications in the future, management and monitoring of diabetes during pregnancy should be considered.
