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  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Microbiome Research
  • Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Background:

  • Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, including pre-eclampsia, are major causes of maternal and fetal complications.
  • The molecular pathophysiology of these disorders is not fully understood.
  • The gut microbiome's influence on various body systems suggests a potential role in pregnancy complications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current literature on the relationship between the gut microbiome and pre-eclampsia.
  • To investigate whether the microbiome drives pre-eclampsia symptoms or is a consequence of the condition.
  • To summarize the current knowledge on the microbiome's role in hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive review of existing studies on pre-eclampsia and the microbiome.
  • Analysis of literature to identify correlations between gut microbiome alterations and pre-eclampsia symptoms.
  • Synthesis of findings to understand the causal relationship, if any.

Main Results:

  • Studies indicate noticeable gut microbiome changes in women with pre-eclampsia and associated symptoms.
  • The exact role of the microbiome in driving or resulting from pre-eclampsia requires further elucidation.
  • Evidence suggests a link between an altered gut microbiome and symptoms of hypertensive disorders in pregnancy.

Conclusions:

  • The gut microbiome's role in pre-eclampsia is not fully understood but appears significant.
  • Further research is essential to clarify the microbiome's contribution to pre-eclampsia pathophysiology.
  • Microbiome-targeted interventions, like diet or probiotics, may offer a strategy to mitigate some pre-eclampsia-related issues.