State of the reproductive function in women with hyperandrogenism and miscarriage in the immediate period and long-term follow-up
Raisova, A.T.; Orlova, V.G.
Akusherstvo i Ginekologiia 6: 38-41
1989
ISSN/ISBN: 0300-9092 PMID: 2774077 Document Number: 329717
A study was made of 180 females aged 22-58 years with a history of premature labor secondary to high levels of androgen. The ovarian pattern of the disease was stated in 21 per cent (group I), mixed in 49 per cent (group II) and adrenal, in 30 per cent of examinee s (group III). In 69.4 per cent, the pregnancy ended in the delivery of a viable fetus. Recovery of reproductive function was a failure in 30.6 per cent of the patients (group II mainly). Longitudinal study revealed the dependence of menstrual and generative functions both on the disease pattern and outcome of the previous pregnancy. The most unfavourable prognosis for the further progression of reproductive dysfunction was made for females with ovarian or mixed patterns of the disease therefore they might be considered as a risk-group.