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Simhavalli. Godavarthi
Avanthi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vizinagaram, Cherukupally, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Vana. Swathi Priya
1Avanthi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vizinagaram, Cherukupally, Andhra Pradesh, India
Tushara. Bammidi
Avanthi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vizinagaram, Cherukupally, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Teddu Jagadish Chandra Prasad
Avanthi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vizinagaram, Cherukupally, Andhra Pradesh, India
Dr. V.C.Randeep Raj
Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacy Practice, Avanthi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vizinagaram, Cherukupally, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Abstract
Background: During pregnancy many physiological adaptations takes place which may result in serious adjustments in endocrine system such as serum and urine electrolytes, secretion of endocrine hormones and structural changes of endocrine glands. The Endocrine tests during pregnancy have need of proper awareness of the changes of endocrine system. The current study was undertaken to evaluate the prevalence of pregnancy induced endocrine disorders.
Methods: a prospective observational study was conducted at MIMS hospital, study population 200 inpatients from gynaecology and obstetrics department. Data was analysed in Microsoft excel.
Results: data records obtained from 200 patients in which most of the patients belong to age group 21-30 years [77.5%]. Hypothyroidism was the most found among the patients [33.5%] followed by GDM [ 27%], overt DM [22%], prolactinoma [7%], hyperthyroid [5%], Hashimoto’s disease[ 2%] and anterior pituitary gland insufficiency [1.5%].
Conclusion: According to our study, as, most of the women are prone to hormonal fluctuations abnormally during pregnancy especially from the 2nd trimester frequent check-ups aid in early detection of abnormalities and promotes healthy pregnancy.
Keywords: pregnancy, physiological adaptations, prevalence, endocrine, gynaecology.