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Review Article
Biochemical markers for prediction of the first half pregnancy losses: a review
Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia. 2024;46:e-rbgo72
09-06-2024
Summary
Review ArticleBiochemical markers for prediction of the first half pregnancy losses: a review
Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia. 2024;46:e-rbgo72
09-06-2024Views152Abstract
Objective
26% of all pregnancies end in miscarriage, and up to 10% of clinically diagnosed pregnancies, and recurrent pregnancy loss is 5% among couples of childbearing ages. Although there are several known causes of pregnancy loss in the first half, including recurrent pregnancy loss, including parental chromosomal abnormalities, uterine malformations, endocrinological disorders, and immunological abnormalities, about half of the cases of pregnancy loss in its first half remain unexplained.
Methods
The review includes observational controlled studies (case-control or cohort, longitudinal studies, reviews, meta-analyses), which include the study of biochemical factors for predicting pregnancy losses in the first half, in singlet pregnancy. The Newcastle-Ottawa Scale (NOS) was used to assess the research quality.
Results
Finally, 27 studies were included in the review, which has 134904 examined patients. The results of the review include estimates of β-human chorionic gonadotropin, progesterone, pregnancy-associated protein – A, angiogenic vascular factors, estradiol, α-fetoprotein, homocysteine and CA-125 as a predictors or markers of the first half pregnancy losses.
Conclusion
It may be concluded that to date, research data indicate the unavailability of any reliable biochemical marker for predicting pregnancy losses in its first half and require either a combination of them or comparison with clinical evidence. A fairly new model shall be considered for the assessment of α-fetoprotein in vaginal blood, which may have great prospects in predicting spontaneous miscarriages.
Key-words Biochemical markerLaboratory markerMiscarriagemissed abortionpredictionPregnancySpontaneous abortionSee more -
Original Article
Mid-pregnancy circulating cytokine levels, placental efficiency and their relationship with preterm birth
Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia. 2024;46:e-rbgo58
07-26-2024
Summary
Original ArticleMid-pregnancy circulating cytokine levels, placental efficiency and their relationship with preterm birth
Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia. 2024;46:e-rbgo58
07-26-2024Views127See moreAbstract
Objective
To assess a panel of cytokines and placental insufficiency with the risk of preterm delivery (PTD).
Methods
Nested case-control study into the BRISA birth cohort. Eighty-two mother-infant-placenta pairs were selected at 20+0 to 25+6 weeks. Circulating biomarker levels were performed using Luminex flowmetric xMAP technology. Cytokines classified as Th1, Th2 or Th17 and other biomarkers were selected. The ratio between birth weight and placental weight (BW/PW) was used as a proxy for placental efficiency. Spearman correlation, univariate analyses and logistic regression models were calculated. Sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative likelihood ratios were calculated using the Receiver Operating Characteristic curve.
Results
Mean gestational age was 250 days, 14,6% were small for gestational age, 4,8% large for gestational age and 13,4% stunted. Placental efficiency was higher for term newborns (p<0,001), and 18/22 (81%) preterm biomarker values were higher than the control group. Th1 cytokines were highly correlated, while the weakest correlation was observed in other biomarkers. Less education was associated with a higher risk of PTD (p = 0.046), while there was no appreciable difference in the risk of PTD for placental insufficiency. Biomarkers showed negligible adjusted OR of PTD (0.90 to 1.02). IL-6, IL-8, IL-1β, TNFβ, IL-4, IL-13, GCSF, MIP1A, VEGF, EGF, and FGF2 presented a higher sensitivity ranging from 75.56% to 91.11%.
Conclusion
IL-8, IL-12p40, IL-4, IL-13, GCSF, MIP1B, and GMSF in asymptomatic pregnant women were associated with PTD. This finding suggests an activation of maternal inflammatory response.
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Original Article
Clinical, epidemiological characteristics and mortality of pregnant and postpartum women associated with COVID-19 in Brazil: cohort study
Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia. 2024;46:e-rbgo52
06-27-2024
Summary
Original ArticleClinical, epidemiological characteristics and mortality of pregnant and postpartum women associated with COVID-19 in Brazil: cohort study
Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia. 2024;46:e-rbgo52
06-27-2024Views139Abstract
Objective
To analyze the death of Brazilian pregnant and postpartum women due to COVID-19 or unspecific cause.
Methods
This is retrospective, descriptive-exploratory, population-based study carried out with the Sistema de Informação de Vigilância Epidemiológica da Gripe (SIVEP-Gripe) database, with pregnant and postpartum women of reproductive age who died from confirmed COVID-19 between 2020 and 2021. The chosen variables were: age, gestational period, type and number of comorbidities, skin color, using the statistical software R Foundation for Statistical Computing Platform, version 4.0.3 and Statistical Package for Social Science, version 29.0 for analysis.
Results
A total of 19,333 cases of pregnant and postpartum women aged between 10 and 55 years diagnosed with SARS were identified, whether due to confirmed COVID-19 or unspecific causes. Of these, 1,279 died, these cases were classified into two groups according to the cause of death: deaths from COVID-19 (n= 1,026) and deaths from SARS of unspecific cause (n= 253).
Conclusion
The risk of death increased among black and brown women, in the postpartum period and with the presence of comorbidities, mainly diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and obesity. The data presented here draw attention to the number of deaths from SARS, especially among sociodemographic profiles, precarious access to health, such as the black population. In addition, limitations in adequate access to health care are reinforced by even lower rates of ICU admissions among women who died from SARS of an unspecified cause.
Key-words coronavirus infectionsCOVID-19Health information systemsMaternal deathPostpartum periodPregnancySARS-CoV-2See more -
Original Article
Risk factors for postpartum hemorrhage according to the Robson classification in a low-risk maternity hospital
Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia. 2024;46:e-rbgo53
06-27-2024
Summary
Original ArticleRisk factors for postpartum hemorrhage according to the Robson classification in a low-risk maternity hospital
Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia. 2024;46:e-rbgo53
06-27-2024Views156Abstract
Objective
To evaluate the risk factors for postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) according to the Robson Classification in a low-risk maternity hospital.
Methods
We conducted retrospective cohort study by analyzing the medical records of pregnant women attended in a low-risk maternity hospital, during from November 2019 to November 2021. Variables analyzed were: maternal age, type of delivery, birth weight, parity, Robson Classification, and causes of PPH. We compared the occurrence of PPH between pregnant women with spontaneous (Groups 1 and 3) and with induction of labor (2a and 4a). Chi-square and Student t-tests were performed. Variables were compared using binary logistic regression.
Results
There were 11,935 deliveries during the study period. According to Robson’s Classification, 48.2% were classified as 1 and 3 (Group I: 5,750/11,935) and 26.1% as 2a and 4a (Group II: 3,124/11,935). Group II had higher prevalence of PPH than Group I (3.5 vs. 2.7%, p=0.028). Labor induction increased the occurrence of PPH by 18.8% (RR: 1.188, 95% CI: 1.02-1.36, p=0.030). Model including forceps delivery [x2(3)=10.6, OR: 7.26, 95%CI: 3.32-15.84, R2 Nagelkerke: 0.011, p<0.001] and birth weight [x2(4)=59.0, OR: 1.001, 95%CI:1.001-1.001, R2 Nagelkerke: 0.033, p<0.001] was the best for predicting PPH in patients classified as Robson 1, 3, 2a, and 4a. Birth weight was poor predictor of PPH (area under ROC curve: 0.612, p<0.001, 95%CI: 0.572-0.653).
Conclusion
Robson Classification 2a and 4a showed the highest rates of postpartum hemorrhage. The model including forceps delivery and birth weight was the best predictor for postpartum hemorrhage in Robson Classification 1, 3, 2a, and 4a.
Key-words Hospitals, maternityPostpartum hemorrhagePostpartum periodPregnancyRisk factorsrobson classificationSee more -
Original Article
The profile of patients with postpartum hemorrhage admitted to the obstetric intensive care: a cross-sectional study
Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia. 2024;46:e-rbgo47
06-27-2024
Summary
Original ArticleThe profile of patients with postpartum hemorrhage admitted to the obstetric intensive care: a cross-sectional study
Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia. 2024;46:e-rbgo47
06-27-2024Views175See moreAbstract
Objective
In Brazil, postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is a major cause of maternal morbidity and mortality. Data on the profile of women and risk factors associated with PPH are sparse. This study aimed to describe the profile and management of patients with PPH, and the association of risk factors for PPH with severe maternal outcomes (SMO).
Methods
A cross-sectional study was conducted in Instituto de Medicina Integral Prof. Fernando Figueira (IMIP) obstetric intensive care unit (ICU) between January 2012 and March 2020, including patients who gave birth at the hospital and that were admitted with PPH to the ICU.
Results
The study included 358 patients, of whom 245 (68.4%) delivered in the IMIP maternity, and 113 (31.6%) in other maternity. The mean age of the patients was 26.7 years, with up to eight years of education (46.1%) and a mean of six prenatal care. Uterine atony (72.9%) was the most common cause, 1.6% estimated blood loss, 2% calculated shock index (SI), 63.9% of patients received hemotransfusion, and 27% underwent hysterectomy. 136 cases of SMO were identified, 35.5% were classified as maternal near miss and 3.0% maternal deaths. Multiparity was associated with SMO as an antepartum risk factor (RR=1.83, 95% CI1.42-2.36). Regarding intrapartum risk factors, abruptio placentae abruption was associated with SMO (RR=2.2 95% CI1.75-2.81). Among those who had hypertension (49.6%) there was a lower risk of developing SMO.
Conclusion
The principal factors associated with poor maternal outcome were being multiparous and placental abruption.
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Review Article
Prevalence of syphilis and associated factors among pregnant women in Brazil: systematic review and meta-analysis
Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia. 2024;46:e-rbgo28
06-03-2024
Summary
Review ArticlePrevalence of syphilis and associated factors among pregnant women in Brazil: systematic review and meta-analysis
Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia. 2024;46:e-rbgo28
06-03-2024Views182See moreAbstract
Objective:
This systematic review accompanied by a meta-analysis aimed to estimate the prevalence of syphilis in pregnant women in Brazil and describe its associated factors.
Methods:
Following the establishment the search strategies and the registration of the review protocol in PROSPERO, we conducted a search for relevant articles in the Pubmed, LILACS, Science Direct, SciELO and Web of Science databases. Our inclusion criteria were cross-sectional studies published between 2005 and 2023, with no language restrictions. The combined prevalence of syphilis infection was estimated using the random effects model in the R Software with a 95% confidence interval (95% CI) and p < 0.01 as statistically significant.
Results:
A total of 24 articles were recruited, which together investigated 221,884 women. The combined prevalence of syphilis in pregnant women in Brazil was 1.79% (95% CI: 1.24-2.57%), and the main factors associated with its occurrence were black and brown skin color, low education and factors related to the partner.
Conclusion:
There was a high prevalence of syphilis in pregnancy in Brazil, mainly associated with socioeconomic factors.
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Review Article
A meta-analysis of ferric carboxymaltose versus other intravenous iron preparations for the management of iron deficiency anemia during pregnancy
Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia. 2024;46:e-rbgo21
03-15-2024
Summary
Review ArticleA meta-analysis of ferric carboxymaltose versus other intravenous iron preparations for the management of iron deficiency anemia during pregnancy
Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia. 2024;46:e-rbgo21
03-15-2024Views437Abstract
Objective:
We conducted a meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials evaluating the clinical effects of ferric carboxymaltose therapy compared to other intravenous iron in improving hemoglobin and serum ferritin in pregnant women. We also assessed the safety of ferric carboxymaltose vs. other intravenous iron.
Data source:
EMBASE, PubMed, and Web of Science were searched for trials related to ferric carboxymaltose in pregnant women, published between 2005 and 2021. We also reviewed articles from google scholar. The keywords "ferric carboxymaltose," "FCM," "intravenous," "randomized," "pregnancy," "quality of life," and "neonatal outcomes" were used to search the literature. The search was limited to pregnant women.
Selection of studies:
Studies related to ferric carboxymaltose in pregnancy were scanned. Observational studies, review articles, and case reports were excluded. Randomized studies in pregnant women involving ferric carboxymaltose and other intravenous iron formulations were shortlisted. Of 256 studies, nine randomized control trials were selected.
Data collection:
Two reviewers independently extracted data from nine selected trials
Data synthesis:
The final effect size for increase in hemoglobin after treatment was significant for ferric carboxymaltose vs. iron sucrose/iron polymaltose (standard mean difference 0.89g/dl [95% confidence interval 0.27,1.51]). The final effect size for the increase in ferritin after treatment was more for ferric carboxymaltose vs. iron sucrose/iron polymaltose (standard mean difference 22.53µg/L [-7.26, 52.33]). No serious adverse events were reported with ferric carboxymaltose or other intravenous iron.
Conclusion:
Ferric carboxymaltose demonstrated better efficacy than other intravenous iron in increasing hemoglobin and ferritin levels in treating iron deficiency anemia in pregnant women.
Key-words AnemiaFerric carboximaltoseFerric oxideferritinhemoglobinIntravenous ironIron polymaltoseIron sucroseIron-deficiency anemiaPregnancysaccharatedSee more -
Review Article
Online scientific research on placentophagy: a bibliometric analysis
Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia. 2024;46:e-rbgo4
03-14-2024
Summary
Review ArticleOnline scientific research on placentophagy: a bibliometric analysis
Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia. 2024;46:e-rbgo4
03-14-2024Views216See moreAbstract
Objective:
To classify the bibliometric indicators of online scientific research on placentophagy.
Methods:
A bibliometric study was conducted to quantify the scientific production of authors and institutions with the aim of highlighting the growth and impact of these publications nationally and internationally. The Bradford Law, network maps, and textual statistics were used, with searches conducted in libraries and databases in October 2021.
Results:
The sample consisted of 64 articles, whose primary authors were associated with 49 institutions, and mostly with degrees in anthropology. The United States of America was the country that published the most papers on the theme, and most studies were reviews with individual production. Through the term analysis, it was found that the predominant themes regarding placentophagy were the following: Alternative therapy for women's health, methodologies used for research in this area, period of placenta ingestion (postpartum period), and its benefits.
Conclusion:
The bibliometric indicators found are essential for the development of future research.