Journal of International Reproductive Health/Family Planning ›› 2011, Vol. 30 ›› Issue (5): 371-374.

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Impact of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome on Pregnancy Outcome YAN Xue

YAN Xue, XU Xing-hua, CHEN Zi-jiang   

  1. Center for Reproductive Medicine, Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong University; National Research Center for Assisted Reproductive Technology and Reproductive Genetics;The Key Laboratory for Reproductive Endocrinology of Ministry of Education; Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Jinan 250021, China
  • Received:1900-01-01 Revised:1900-01-01 Published:2011-09-15 Online:2011-09-15
  • Contact: CHEN Zi-jiang

Abstract: Polycystic ovary syndrome(PCOS) which mainly affect women of reproductive age can cause endocrine and metabolic disorders. Its clinical manifestations are multifarious and heterogeneous. obesity, peripheral insulin resistance and impaired beta cell function are common in patients with PCOS, which increase the incidence of glucose intolerance and diabetes. Moreover, PCOS often accompany with dyslipidemia and hypertension. All these amplify the risk of pregnancy complication such as gestational diabetes and pregnancy induced hypertension syndrome. This paper reviewed the impact of PCOS on pregnancy complication and newborn outcome.

Key words: Polycystic ovary syndrome, Phenotype, Pregnancy outcome, Pregnancy complications, Infant, newborn, Obesity