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  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Cardiology
  • Endocrinology

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  • Dyslipidemia is a significant risk factor for cardiovascular disease and acute pancreatitis.
  • Pregnancy naturally elevates serum lipid levels, including low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and triglycerides, potentially leading to maternal and fetal complications.
  • Managing dyslipidemia during pregnancy is challenging due to limited safety data for most lipid-lowering medications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review significant lipid disorders in pregnant women.
  • To discuss current management strategies for dyslipidemia during pregnancy.
  • To highlight the need for research on the safety of lipid-lowering agents in pregnancy.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on lipid metabolism and disorders during pregnancy.
  • Analysis of management approaches for dyslipidemia in pregnant individuals.
  • Identification of knowledge gaps regarding pharmacologic interventions.

Main Results:

  • Pregnancy-induced increases in LDL-C and triglycerides can cause severe complications.
  • Dietary modifications are the primary management strategy.
  • Apheresis is an option for severe cases like homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia or severe hypertriglyceridemia.

Conclusions:

  • Monitoring lipid levels is crucial in pregnant women, especially those with pre-existing dyslipidemia.
  • Dietary management and apheresis are current therapeutic options.
  • Further research is urgently needed to establish the safety of lipid-lowering medications during pregnancy.