Maternal dyslipidemia during pregnancy may increase the risk of preterm birth: A meta-analysis

Epidemiological studies have reported an inconsistent relationship between maternal lipid levels and preterm birth (PTB). We performed this meta-analysis to evaluate the association between maternal dyslipidemia and PTB. Overall, three nested case-control studies and eight cohort studies were eligible. Effect estimates [odds ratio(OR)/relative risk] were pooled using a fixed-effects or a random-effects model. Subgroup and metaregression analyses were conducted to evaluate the sources of heterogeneity.

Source: Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology - January 31, 2017 Category: OBGYN Authors: Shuying Jiang, Jingxin Jiang, Hongwei Xu, Shuojia Wang, Zeyu Liu, Minchao Li, Hui Liu, Shuangshuang Zheng, Lijuan Wang, Ying Fei, Xiawei Li, Yongfeng Ding, Zhaopin Wang, Yunxian Yu Tags: Review Article Source Type: research