A Prospective Study to Find the Association of Low Pregnancy Associated Plasma Protein- A Levels in Early Pregnancy with Adverse Maternal and Fetal Outcome in Pregnant Women

Introduction -Pregnancy is a crucial part of a females life. The prevention and early detection of adverse pregnancy outcomes are of great significance The study aimed to examine the association of low pregnancy associated plasma protein-A (PAPP-A) in the first trimester with adverse maternal and pe...

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Main Author: Nishtha Arora, Sunita Hemani, Ankita Shah, Kirti Nagar, Anita Simlot
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Published: Sonali Sharma on behalf of Rajasthan University of Health Sciences 2024-12-01
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description Introduction -Pregnancy is a crucial part of a females life. The prevention and early detection of adverse pregnancy outcomes are of great significance The study aimed to examine the association of low pregnancy associated plasma protein-A (PAPP-A) in the first trimester with adverse maternal and perinatal outcomes. Methodology- A total of 180 consecutive pregnant women between 11 and 13 6 weeks of pregnancy were recruited. Blood samples were taken and PAPP-A levels were analyzed based on results of PAPP-A test women were categarized into group 1 and group 2. These women were followed up for and the outcome information regarding development of hypertensive disease of pregnancy (HDP), gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), preterm birth, intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), intrauterine death (IUD), oligohydramnios, low birth weight, APGAR score, and NICU admission. Results- During the study period, 43 women had PAPP-A levels less than 0.5 multiple of median (MOM) and were considered as group 1 and 129 women with PAPP-A more than 0.5 MOM were group 2. In group 1, 9 women (20.93%) developed hypertensive disease of pregnancy as compared to 9 women (2.33%) in group 2. In group 1, 11 had preterm deliveries (25.58%) while it was only found in 7 women (5.43%) in group 2. Intrauterine growth retardation was seen in a total of 9 women, 6 from group 1 (13.95%) and 3 from group 2 (2.33%). 8 out of 43 neonates were admitted in NICU from group 1 (18.60%) while 8 out of 129 neonates were admitted (6.20%) in group 2. The incidence of HDP, IUGR, preterm birth, and NICU admission was significantly higher in group 1 as compared to group 2. Conclusion- PAPP-A in early pregnancy can serve as a marker for possible late pregnancy complications. Women with low PAPP-A should be monitored closely with the initiation of proper preventive measures and timely intervention should be done to decrease maternal and fetal complications.
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spelling doaj-art-9dd4bd32a00f46d48e5da70ab4cb74e22025-08-20T02:58:22ZengSonali Sharma on behalf of Rajasthan University of Health SciencesRUHS Journal of Health Sciences2456-83092582-35902024-12-01http://dx.doi.org/10.37821/ruhsjhs.9.4.2024.566A Prospective Study to Find the Association of Low Pregnancy Associated Plasma Protein- A Levels in Early Pregnancy with Adverse Maternal and Fetal Outcome in Pregnant WomenNishtha Arora, Sunita Hemani, Ankita Shah, Kirti Nagar, Anita Simlot0Postgraduate Student, Associate Professor, Senior Resident, Senior Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, SMS Medical College and Associated Group of Hospitals, Jaipur, Rajasthan, IndiaIntroduction -Pregnancy is a crucial part of a females life. The prevention and early detection of adverse pregnancy outcomes are of great significance The study aimed to examine the association of low pregnancy associated plasma protein-A (PAPP-A) in the first trimester with adverse maternal and perinatal outcomes. Methodology- A total of 180 consecutive pregnant women between 11 and 13 6 weeks of pregnancy were recruited. Blood samples were taken and PAPP-A levels were analyzed based on results of PAPP-A test women were categarized into group 1 and group 2. These women were followed up for and the outcome information regarding development of hypertensive disease of pregnancy (HDP), gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), preterm birth, intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), intrauterine death (IUD), oligohydramnios, low birth weight, APGAR score, and NICU admission. Results- During the study period, 43 women had PAPP-A levels less than 0.5 multiple of median (MOM) and were considered as group 1 and 129 women with PAPP-A more than 0.5 MOM were group 2. In group 1, 9 women (20.93%) developed hypertensive disease of pregnancy as compared to 9 women (2.33%) in group 2. In group 1, 11 had preterm deliveries (25.58%) while it was only found in 7 women (5.43%) in group 2. Intrauterine growth retardation was seen in a total of 9 women, 6 from group 1 (13.95%) and 3 from group 2 (2.33%). 8 out of 43 neonates were admitted in NICU from group 1 (18.60%) while 8 out of 129 neonates were admitted (6.20%) in group 2. The incidence of HDP, IUGR, preterm birth, and NICU admission was significantly higher in group 1 as compared to group 2. Conclusion- PAPP-A in early pregnancy can serve as a marker for possible late pregnancy complications. Women with low PAPP-A should be monitored closely with the initiation of proper preventive measures and timely intervention should be done to decrease maternal and fetal complications.https://ruhsjhs.in/articleDetails.php?artid=TXpFdw==Hypertensive disease of pregnancy, Intrauterine growth restriction, NICU admission, PAPP-A, Preterm birth
spellingShingle Nishtha Arora, Sunita Hemani, Ankita Shah, Kirti Nagar, Anita Simlot
A Prospective Study to Find the Association of Low Pregnancy Associated Plasma Protein- A Levels in Early Pregnancy with Adverse Maternal and Fetal Outcome in Pregnant Women
RUHS Journal of Health Sciences
Hypertensive disease of pregnancy, Intrauterine growth restriction, NICU admission, PAPP-A, Preterm birth
title A Prospective Study to Find the Association of Low Pregnancy Associated Plasma Protein- A Levels in Early Pregnancy with Adverse Maternal and Fetal Outcome in Pregnant Women
title_full A Prospective Study to Find the Association of Low Pregnancy Associated Plasma Protein- A Levels in Early Pregnancy with Adverse Maternal and Fetal Outcome in Pregnant Women
title_fullStr A Prospective Study to Find the Association of Low Pregnancy Associated Plasma Protein- A Levels in Early Pregnancy with Adverse Maternal and Fetal Outcome in Pregnant Women
title_full_unstemmed A Prospective Study to Find the Association of Low Pregnancy Associated Plasma Protein- A Levels in Early Pregnancy with Adverse Maternal and Fetal Outcome in Pregnant Women
title_short A Prospective Study to Find the Association of Low Pregnancy Associated Plasma Protein- A Levels in Early Pregnancy with Adverse Maternal and Fetal Outcome in Pregnant Women
title_sort prospective study to find the association of low pregnancy associated plasma protein a levels in early pregnancy with adverse maternal and fetal outcome in pregnant women
topic Hypertensive disease of pregnancy, Intrauterine growth restriction, NICU admission, PAPP-A, Preterm birth
url https://ruhsjhs.in/articleDetails.php?artid=TXpFdw==
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