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  • Reproductive Medicine
  • Pharmacology

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  • Pregnancy involves significant physiological changes, including alterations in the hypothalamo-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis regulation.
  • The fetoplacental unit and changes in cortisol-binding globulin contribute to increased total and free cortisol levels during gestation.
  • Pathological conditions may necessitate steroid therapy during pregnancy, posing therapeutic challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the physio-pathological changes in the HPA axis during pregnancy.
  • To discuss methods for assessing endogenous glucocorticoid reserve.
  • To explore steroid treatment strategies and potential adverse events in pregnancy.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review focusing on HPA axis function during pregnancy.
  • Analysis of studies on glucocorticoid assessment tools.
  • Synthesis of data on steroid therapy and associated risks.

Main Results:

  • Pregnancy-induced HPA axis alterations lead to elevated cortisol.
  • Various pathological states require careful steroid management.
  • Steroid therapy decisions are complex due to potential maternal and fetal risks.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding HPA axis changes in pregnancy is vital for clinical practice.
  • Accurate assessment of glucocorticoid reserve aids therapeutic decisions.
  • Careful consideration of risks and benefits is essential when initiating steroid therapy in pregnant patients.