Complications and Outcome of Pregnancy in Infertile PCOS Patients

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a complex hormonal disturbance that has numerous implicationsfor general health and fertility. It is the most common cause of ovulatory disturbance, leading to infertility andprobably, pregnancy loss. This study evaluated the complications and outcome of pregnancy in women with polycysticovarian syndrome (PCOS). The course and outcome of 47 singleton pregnancy in women with well-documented PCOS were comparedwith those in 100 healthy controls. The incidence of an abnormal glucose-challenge test, gestational diabetes mellitus and pregnancy inducedhypertension were significantly increased in pregnant women with PCOS (P