The prevalence of preterm birth is rising in most western countries. The causes of preterm birth is not fully understood and seem to be multifactorial. The endocrine and metabolic aspects are scarcely investigated.The main purpose of this study is to test the hypothesis that endocrine and metabolic factors associate to preterm births.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
262
Namsos Hospital, Nord- Trøndelag Hospital Trust
Namsos, Nord- Trøndelag, Norway
The prevalence of PCOS
The prevalence of PCOS will be assessed in both study groups and the difference between the groups will be reported.
Time frame: one week after enrollment.
The prevalence of Diabetes Mellitus
The prevalence of Diabetes Mellitus will be assessed in both study groups and the difference between the groups will be reported.
Time frame: one week after enrollment
Ovarian antral follicle count
Difference between study groups.
Time frame: three years.
Difference in quality of life between study groups.
Quality of life will be assessed by using Short form 36 Health Survey Questionnaire (SF- 36)
Time frame: four years
Serum levels of androgens
Difference between study groups
Time frame: one year
Difference in anxiety between study groups.
Anxiety will be assessed by using Spielberger State Anxiety Inventory Y1 and Y2 (STAI Y1 and Y2).
Time frame: four years
Serum levels of AMH
Difference between study groups
Time frame: One year
Serum levels of glucose
Difference between study groups
Time frame: One year
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Serum levels of insulin
Difference between study groups
Time frame: One year