Frequency of Polyhydramnios in Pregnancy Complicated with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus

Authors

  • Madina Post Graduate Resident-Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, MTI/Khyber Medical College/Teaching Hospital Peshawar
  • Basanara Bibi Post Graduate Resident-Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, MTI/Khyber Medical College/Teaching Hospital Peshawar
  • Bakhtawar Aziz Post Graduate Resident-Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, MTI/Khyber Medical College/Teaching Hospital Peshawar
  • Nayyab Qayyum Post Graduate Resident-Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, MTI/Khyber Medical College/Teaching Hospital Peshawar. * Corresponding Author
  • Saira Andleeb Post Graduate Resident-Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, MTI/Khyber Medical College/Teaching Hospital Peshawar

Keywords:

Polyhydramnios, Diabetes, Pregnancy, Gestational Diabetes Mellitus

Abstract

Objective: To find out the frequency of polyhydramnios in pregnancy complicated with gestational diabetes mellitus.

Study Design: Cross-sectional study.

Setting:Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, MTI/Khyber Medical College/Teaching Hospital Peshawar

Duration of Study: Four months:  May 2023 to August September 2023

Subjects and Methods: A total of 110 females with gestational diabetes mellitus were included in the study. All pregnant women had developed gestational diabetes. Ultrasound scan was performed for all study participants

Results: Patients had a mean age of 23.15 ± 3.15 years and a mean gestational age of 32.14±2.12 weeks. 15% of the patients Polyhydraminos was seen in 20% patients.

Conclusion: The frequency of polyhydramnios in pregnancies complicated by gestational diabetes was 20%.

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Published

2023-12-13

How to Cite

Madina, Bibi, B., Aziz, B., Qayyum, N., & Andleeb, S. (2023). Frequency of Polyhydramnios in Pregnancy Complicated with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus. THE STETHO, 4(4). Retrieved from http://thestetho.com/index.php/ts/article/view/67