Background Studies consistently reported that general obesity predicts gestational diabetes
mellitus (GDM). However, whether other phenotypes of obesity such as central obesity and …

Objective: To establish optimal gestational weight gain (GWG) in Chinese pregnant women
by Chinese-specific BMI categories and compare the new recommendations with the …

Background Waist circumference can be used as an anthropometric measure to assess
central obesity and is easier and more convenient than the waist-to-hip ratio in identifying …

Introduction Body composition as dynamic indices constantly changes in pregnancy. The
use of body composition indices in the early stages of pregnancy has recently been …

Background: While extensive research highlighted the involvement of metabolism and
immune cells in female reproductive diseases, causality remains unestablished. Methods …

Background Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) has become alarming public health
concern. It is associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes and increased risk of postpartum …

Background Evidence on the association between visceral lipid accumulation and infertility
remains limited and controversial. Therefore, the current investigation is the first …

Background Gestational diabetes is the most common complication during pregnancy and it
is essential to identify the high-risk groups for gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) in the first …

Serum progesterone sulfates were evaluated in the etiology of gestational diabetes mellitus
(GDM). Serum progesterone sulfates were measured using ultra-performance liquid …

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effects of pre-pregnancy body mass index and weight gain
during pregnancy on perinatal outcomes and delivery mode. STUDY DESIGN: In this …