Pre-pregnancy weight, the rate of gestational weight gain, and the risk of early gestational diabetes mellitus among women registered in a tertiary care hospital in India.

Background: The impact of pre-pregnancy weight and the rate of gestational weight gain (GWG) together on the risk of early GDM (< 24 weeks gestation; eGDM) has not been studied in the Indian context. We aimed to study the influence of (1) pre-pregnancy weight on the risk of eGDM diagnosed in two time intervals; and (2) in addition, the rate of GWG by 12 weeks on the risk of eGDM diagnosed in 19-24 weeks.

Method: Our study utilized real-world clinical data on pregnant women routinely collected at an antenatal care clinic at a private tertiary hospital, in Pune, India.

Maternal early pregnancy body mass index, gestational weight gain and pregnancy outcomes among urban slum dwellers in Pune, India-A retrospective analysis.

Context: Studies on prepregnancy body mass index (BMI), gestational weight gain (GWG), and pregnancy outcomes among urban Indian slums are sparse.

Aims: To study BMI during early pregnancy, GWG, and maternal and neonatal outcomes among slum-dwelling women in Pune, India.

Design: A retrospective study among pregnant women attending antenatal care (ANC) facility.

Cardiovascular and Osteoporosis Protection at Menopause with Lycopene: A Placebo-Controlled Double-Blind Randomized Clinical Trial.

Objective: The effect of lycopene (LycoRed) supplementation was evaluated in healthy postmenopausal women by biochemical markers for cardiovascular protection and osteoporosis protection.

Study Settings And Design: This was a multi-centric placebo-controlled double-blind randomized clinical trial that screened 198 postmenopausal women at 21 centers across 12 cities in India. Levels of lycopene, lipid profile, high-risk C-reactive protein, and bone turnover markers: amino-terminal propeptide of Type I collagen (P1NP) and C-terminal telopeptide of Type I collagen (β-CTx) were measured at baseline and 6 months postsupplementation with LycoRed or placebo.

Pregnancy in women aged 35 years and above: a prospective observational study.

Abstract: Pregnancy is affected by maternal age from conception till delivery. Various studies have been conducted globally to study this effect; few in developing countries. Maternal age is increasing in developing countries as well, so we have conducted this study.

Effect of traditional food supplements on nutritional status of lactating mothers and growth of their infants.

Objectives: During lactation, traditional food supplements (TFS) are commonly consumed in India to increase lactation performance and health of mothers. TFS are rich in fats, nuts, dry fruits, and sugars and indulging in such supplements for 3 to 6 mo postpartum may put the mother at risk for obesity. The aim of this study was to assess the nutrient quality of TFS and its effect on nutritional status of lactating mothers and infant's weight gain in first 6 mo after delivery.

Are women satisfied when using levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system for treatment of abnormal uterine bleeding?

Aim: To determine the efficacy of levonorgestrel intrauterine system (LNG IUS) in treatment of abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) in women over 35 years and to determine satisfaction of users of LNG IUS in case of AUB.

Materials And Methods: This was a multicentric, retrospective, and observational study. Case records of patients with AUB from the hospitals in Pune, Delhi, and Gurgaon for the last 6 years were examined.

Bone mineral density in women above 40 years.

The prevalence of osteoporosis in India is high and osteoporotic fractures are thought to occur early in Indian women. The aim was to study the prevalence of osteopenia and osteoporosis in women aged above 40 years. Women aged above 40 years attending the out patient department of this hospital were offered bone densitometry.