Growth Restriction in the Offspring of Mothers With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder, characterized by subfertility, increased risk of metabolic diseases, and pregnancy complications. Previous studies diverge regarding the association between maternal PCOS and newborn anthropometrics.

Objective

To explore the association between maternal PCOS and newborn anthropometrics and the modifying effects of maternal body mass index, PCOS phenotype, and gestational diabetes.

Design, setting, and participants

This cohort study followed up women from the first half of pregnancy to birth and combined data from 3 clinical trials of pregnant women with PCOS and a reference population consisting of participants in the Norwegian Mother, Father, and Child Cohort (MoBa) Study, with data from the

SUBMITTER: Talmo MSA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11350484 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature