BACKGROUND: Certain risk factors for development of ischemic heart disease are influenced by pregnancy related changes of female sex hormone levels. METHODS: As a part of the cardiovascular risk factor studies in Finnmark county, Norway, 1974-75 and 1977-78, cross-sectional clinical and non-fasting laboratory data were obtained prior to conception (n = 463), during pregnancy (n = 335), and following delivery (n = 451). RESULTS: Compared with prepregnancy values, total cholesterol was on average 7% lower in the first trimester (p < 0.001), and 30% higher at the end of gestation (p < 0.001). High density lipoprotein cholesterol was 38% higher at mid-pregnancy (p < 0.001), but only 14% higher in the last trimester (p < 0.01). Serum triglycerides were 18% lower in the first (p < 0.001) and 123% higher in the third trimester (p < 0.001). Blood glucose was 5% lower than baseline in mid-pregnancy (p < 0.001). Except for the second trimester, when only 27% of women smoked, more than 40% of the women examined were smokers. Postpartum values were similar to prepregnancy levels, except serum triglycerides which remained 35% higher (p < 0.001) and blood glucose (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: The major serum lipid fractions, and blood glucose, were significantly different during pregnancy and postpartum, which may influence the risk of cardiovascular disease development in women.
BACKGROUND: Certain risk factors for development of ischemic heart disease are influenced by pregnancy related changes of female sex hormone levels. METHODS: As a part of the cardiovascular risk factor studies in Finnmark county, Norway, 1974-75 and 1977-78, cross-sectional clinical and non-fasting laboratory data were obtained prior to conception (n = 463), during pregnancy (n = 335), and following delivery (n = 451). RESULTS: Compared with prepregnancy values, total cholesterol was on average 7% lower in the first trimester (p < 0.001), and 30% higher at the end of gestation (p < 0.001). High density lipoprotein cholesterol was 38% higher at mid-pregnancy (p < 0.001), but only 14% higher in the last trimester (p < 0.01). Serum triglycerides were 18% lower in the first (p < 0.001) and 123% higher in the third trimester (p < 0.001). Blood glucose was 5% lower than baseline in mid-pregnancy (p < 0.001). Except for the second trimester, when only 27% of women smoked, more than 40% of the women examined were smokers. Postpartum values were similar to prepregnancy levels, except serum triglycerides which remained 35% higher (p < 0.001) and blood glucose (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: The major serum lipid fractions, and blood glucose, were significantly different during pregnancy and postpartum, which may influence the risk of cardiovascular disease development in women.
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