Childbirth experiences in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: A cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have more pregnancy complications like gestational diabetes, hypertension, and preterm labor than other women. Metformin has been used in an attempt to improve pregnancy outcomes. Our study aims to explore childbirth experiences in women with PCOS compared with a reference population. It also explores the potential influence of metformin, obesity, pregnancy complications, and the duration and mode of birth on childbirth experiences.

Material and methods

This study is a cohort study combining data from two randomized trials conducted in Norway, Sweden and Iceland. The PregMet2 study (ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT01587378) investigated the use of metformin vs. placebo in pregnant women with PCOS. The Labour Progression Study (

SUBMITTER: Husby AE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11103144 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature