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Georgios Boutzios1, Sarantis Livadas, Christina Piperi

  • 1Endocrine Unit, Third Department of Internal Medicine, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece.

Fertility and Sterility
|December 4, 2012
PubMed

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Neonatal oxidative stress (OS) in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and gestational diabetes (GDM) mirrors maternal levels. High OS in PCOS neonates may impact infant health.

Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Neonatology
  • Reproductive Medicine

Background:

  • Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and gestational diabetes (GDM) are associated with increased maternal oxidative stress (OS).
  • The impact of maternal OS on neonatal outcomes in these conditions requires further investigation.
  • Advanced glycation end products (AGEs) and advanced oxidation protein products (AOPPs) are key markers of OS.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate serum levels of AGEs and AOPPs in neonates born to mothers with PCOS or GDM.
  • To assess the relationship between maternal and neonatal OS markers, hormonal profiles, and metabolic status.
  • To compare OS markers in neonates with PCOS and GDM.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective controlled study involving 151 mother/neonate pairs.
  • Measurement of anthropometric, metabolic, hormonal parameters, and OS markers (AGEs, AOPPs).
  • Maternal interventions included diet and/or insulin for GDM.

Main Results:

  • Elevated AGEs and AOPPs were observed in mothers and neonates with PCOS and GDM compared to controls.
  • Strong correlations were found between maternal and neonatal levels of AGEs (r=0.605) and AOPPs (r=0.735).
  • Similar associations were noted for androgens and insulin resistance between mothers and neonates.

Conclusions:

  • Neonatal oxidative stress in PCOS is comparable to GDM and strongly linked to maternal oxidative status.
  • These findings suggest that prenatal exposure to high OS in PCOS neonates may have significant health implications.
  • The study highlights the transgenerational impact of oxidative stress in pregnancy-related endocrine disorders.
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