Background: Hyperlipidemia is a precursor of inflammation and oxidative stress and suggested to be associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes such as preterm delivery. This study evaluated the association between maternal hyperlipidemia and spontaneous preterm delivery.
Methods: This was a prospective, multicentre cohort study in which 239 pregnant women aged 20-35 years with singleton pregnancy, were consecutively recruited at estimated gestational ages of 14-18weeks.