What is endocrine pathology in pregnant women?
Pregnant women with endocrine disorders deserve special attention due to the stage of life they are experiencing, but also because endocrine diseases such as thyroid problems or gestational diabetes may appear/manifest in pregnant women.
Assessment should always be carried out in the preconception phase (i.e., before pregnancy), during pregnancy and after delivery.
It should be noted that, in the case of infertility, an endocrinology evaluation is particularly important, and an endocrine check-up should always be carried out.
Symptoms
The symptoms are diverse, depending on the etiology in question.
Causes
- Overweight/obese;
- Family history of diabetes in the first degree (parents or siblings);
- Age greater than or equal to 30 years;
- History of fetal macrosomia (baby weighing more than 4 kg at birth);
- History of gestational diabetes in a previous pregnancy;
- Recurrent miscarriages;
- Multiparity.
Medical Specialist
in Endocrine Pathology of Pregnancy
Dr. Rosa Dantas
- She has a degree in Medicine with a specialization in Endocrinology and Nutrition.
- He holds the degree of Consultant in Endocrinology and Nutrition.
- She is a researcher in national and international clinical research projects.
- Author and co-author of scientific articles published in national and international journals.
- He is a member of several national and international scientific societies in the field of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Obesity.
Medical Specialist
in Endocrine Pathology of Pregnancy
Dr. Selma Souto
- She has a degree in Medicine with a specialization in Endocrinology and Nutrition.
- She was a guest lecturer at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto.
- He is currently Vice-President of the Portuguese Society of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism (2024-2026).
- He is a member of several national and international scientific societies in the field of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Obesity.
- Author and co-author of more than 20 book chapters in the area of Obesity and Diabetes.
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