Investigating the prevalence and associated factors of elevated liver enzymes and dyslipidemia during pregnancy.

ABSTRACT: Liver dysfunctions during pregnancy can either be pregnancy-specific or preexisting in acute or chronic form. Data on the prevalence of abnormal liver functions and dyslipidemia during pregnancy in Bangladesh are scarce since these tests are not typically done in routine prenatal screening. This study aims to investigate the prevalence of elevated liver enzymes and dyslipidemia and associated risk factors in a cohort of pregnant women in Bangladesh. This cross-sectional study included 194 pregnant women participants from different trimesters. A standardized questionnaire was used to collect baseline, demographic, and lifestyle data. Blood samples were collected from each participant to measure biochemical parameters such as liver enzymes (ALT and GGT), lipid profile (TC, TG, HDL-C, and LDL

SUBMITTER: Mou AD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11787354 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature