Sakshi Singhal
Department of Pharamacology, Jaipur College of Pharmacy, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Yogesh Kumar Sharma
Department of Pharamacology, Jaipur College of Pharmacy, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Abstract
Polycystic ovary syndrome affects 6 to 15% of reproductive age women worldwide. Women diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have focused on diagnosis, menstrual cycle abnormalities, hirsutism and infertility. It is associated with increased risk of miscarriage, gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, preeclampsia, preterm delivery, and birth of small for gestational age infant. This review aims to summarize current knowledge regarding the clinical and pathophysiological features of pregnancy and children in women with PCOS.
Keywords: PCOS, pregnancy, GDM, Preeclampsia