Publications by authors named "Sangeun Won"
Am J Obstet Gynecol MFM
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- A retrospective cohort study analyzed the role of third-trimester cervical length in predicting preterm birth (PTB) among women who had normal cervical length in the second trimester.
- Results indicated that women with a short cervix (≤25 mm) in the third trimester had a significantly higher PTB rate (9.5%) compared to those with longer cervix (>25 mm) (3.2%).
- The study found that a short cervix in the third trimester can improve predictive performance for PTB, suggesting that it is a useful indicator despite the cervical length being normal earlier in pregnancy.
Front Public Health
April 2024
Article Synopsis
- Recent studies link endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) to issues with placental growth and function, which could cause complications in fetal development, particularly asymmetric growth restriction.
- This study focused on pregnant women at a hospital in Seoul and analyzed urine and blood samples to measure exposure to specific EDCs, particularly bisphenol-A (BPA), monoethyl phthalates, and perfluorooctanoic acid.
- Results revealed that higher levels of BPA in both mothers and fetuses correlated with abnormal growth patterns in fetuses, suggesting that BPA exposure could contribute to asymmetric fetal growth restriction.
