Abstract Background: While plausible mechanisms exist for an association between endometriosis and hypertriglyceridemia, prior studies have shown inconsistent findings, possibly due to the inability to assess endometriosis severity or subtypes. Objectives: Among 473 premenopausal individuals undergoing gynecologic laparoscopy, the present study assessed the association between incident endometriosis and non-fasting serum triglycerides. Methods: Participants were recruited …

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Abstract Objectives: The objective of this study is to test the association between preconception polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) using Utah’s Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (2016-2021). In addition, pre-pregnancy hypertension will be tested as a potential effect moderator. Methods: This cross-sectional study utilizes data from Phase 8 of the Utah …

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Abstract Objective: To investigate the association of prepregnancy and prenatal depression and/or anxiety on preterm birth (PTB), while also exploring Hispanic/Latina ethnicity as a potential effect modifier. Methods: Study population included respondents of  UT-PRAMS (2016–2019). Associations between prepregnancy and prenatal depression and/or anxiety and PTB were evaluated using Poisson regression models accounting for stratified survey …

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Research Synopsis Study question: What is the relationship between pre-pregnancy and pregnancy physical abuse, stressful life events, and post-partum depression (PPD)? What’s already known: Previous research has shown that physical abuse occurring during pre-pregnancy and prenatal is associated with PPD, but limited research has investigated the interplay between physical abuse, life stress, and PPD. What …

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Background Infertility is a common chronic condition affecting 8% to 12% of couples in the United States and worldwide.1-3 Infertility is unique because it is usually experienced by a couple and not an individual. Since the underlying causes of infertility are most commonly (in approximately 50% of cases) due to a combination of male and …

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Abstract Objective: To investigate the association between pre-pregnancy body mass index (BMI) and subfertility within a population-based cohort, exploring Hispanic ethnicity as a potential effect modifier. Methods: We used cross-sectional study data from the Utah Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System from 2012–2015. Relationships between maternal pre-pregnancy BMI and subfertility were evaluated via Poisson regression models …

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