Reproductive functions and pregnancy outcome in female patients with celiac disease.
J Gastroenterol Hepatol
; 39(7): 1310-1317, 2024 Jul.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND AND AIM:
Abnormalities in the reproductive functions are often ignored while evaluating a patient with celiac disease (CeD). We evaluated the entire reproductive functions in female patients with CeD.METHODS:
In a case control study between 2020 and 2021 using detailed questionnaire, we evaluated reproductive functions (age at menarche, menstrual pattern, fertility, pregnancy outcome and menopause) in biopsy-proven female patients with CeD of age >10 years. The questionnaire was administered either in person or telephonically. Age-matched healthy female controls (twice the number) were also recruited.RESULTS:
Of 1086 CeD patients, 470 were females and 288 were included. As compared with controls (n = 586), females with CeD had higher age at menarche (14.6 ± 2.0 vs 13.6 ± 1.5 years; P = 0.001), delayed menarche (30.8% vs 11.4%; P = 0.001), abnormal menstrual pattern (39.7% vs 25.8%; P < 0.001), involuntary delay in conception at > 1 year (33.8% vs 11.8%; P = 0.01), current infertility rate (10.5% vs 5.2%;P = 0.028), and poorer overall pregnancy outcomes (abortion [23.5% vs 12.8%; P = 0.001], pre-term birth [16.3% vs 3.7%; P = 0.001]).CONCLUSIONS:
Either one or more aspect of reproductive functions and pregnancy outcome is affected adversely in three-fourth female patients with CeD.Palabras clave
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Bases de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Menarquia
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Resultado del Embarazo
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Enfermedad Celíaca
Límite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Pregnancy
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Gastroenterol Hepatol
Asunto de la revista:
GASTROENTEROLOGIA
Año:
2024
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
India