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  • 1Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences, University of Texas Houston Medical School, 77030, USA.

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|August 24, 1999
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First-trimester pregnant women experience significantly increased fatigue compared to nonpregnant individuals. This study utilized validated scales to measure fatigue levels during early pregnancy.

Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Reproductive Health
  • Psychosomatic Medicine

Background:

  • Fatigue is a common yet often under-researched symptom during early pregnancy.
  • Understanding fatigue in the first trimester is crucial for maternal well-being.
  • Previous studies have not consistently compared fatigue in early pregnancy to nonpregnant controls using validated measures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine if fatigue is significantly increased in women during the first trimester of pregnancy.
  • To compare fatigue levels between pregnant women (6-12 weeks gestation) and nonpregnant women with similar demographic profiles.
  • To assess anxiety and depression symptoms alongside fatigue in both groups.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study comparing 20 pregnant women and 15 nonpregnant women.

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  • Utilized validated instruments: Numerical Rating Scale for Fatigue (NRS-F), State Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI), and Beck Depression Index (BDI-II).
  • Demographic data and sleep hours were collected; statistical analyses included Mann-Whitney U and Fisher's exact tests.

    • Main Results:

    • No significant demographic differences (age, BMI, education, etc.) between pregnant and nonpregnant groups.
    • Pregnant women reported significantly more hours of sleep per day (p=0.03).
    • Pregnant women exhibited significantly higher fatigue scores (NRS-F) compared to nonpregnant controls (p<0.05), with no significant differences in anxiety or depression scores.

    Conclusions:

    • Women in the first trimester of pregnancy report substantially greater fatigue than nonpregnant women.
    • Fatigue during early pregnancy is a distinct experience, not solely explained by anxiety or depression.
    • Further research into the mechanisms and management of first-trimester fatigue is warranted.