{"id":3497,"date":"2022-11-22T11:58:58","date_gmt":"2022-11-22T17:58:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/procreamx.wpengine.com\/?p=3497"},"modified":"2022-11-22T11:58:58","modified_gmt":"2022-11-22T17:58:58","slug":"sindrome-de-cushing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/procrea.mx\/en\/sindrome-de-cushing\/","title":{"rendered":"Pregnancy And Cushing's syndrome"},"content":{"rendered":"

- <\/span>Cushing's syndrome<\/b> does not commonly occur in pregnancy, however, there are cases in which this pathology has occurred and the consequences are risky for the baby. Its symptoms usually go unnoticed, therefore, we will point you to the warning signs and more facts on the subject.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Presence of Cushing's in Pregnancy<\/b><\/p>\n

It is rare for<\/span> Cushing's syndrome<\/b> to occur during pregnancy because women with this condition suffer from infertility. After all, it interferes with the function of the ovaries, as well as interrupting or making menstrual periods irregular. However, it can occur and unfortunately increases maternal and fetal morbidity. It should be noted that the diagnosis of this pathology is complex since the symptoms are often confused with complications of pregnancy such as hypertension, gestational diabetes, and abdominal stretch marks.<\/span><\/p>\n

One of the consequences of suffering from this condition in pregnancy is increased heart rate, risk of preeclampsia, and miscarriage. In addition, there is a greater chance that the baby will be born prematurely.<\/span><\/p>\n

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What causes <\/b>Cushing's Syndrome<\/b>?<\/b><\/p>\n

It is a condition that occurs when the body has too much of the hormone cortisol, either because the body produces too much of it or by taking corticosteroids in high doses for a long time. This hormone fulfills various functions in the body, for example: regulates blood pressure, reduces inflammation, and helps the proper function of the heart and blood vessels.<\/span><\/p>\n

It is common for specialists to prescribe corticosteroids to treat asthma, arthritis, lupus, inflammatory bowel diseases, or even when an organ transplant has been performed. For this reason, it is important to be vigilant during the consumption of these medications.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Symptoms<\/b><\/p>\n

The symptoms of this condition vary depending on the level of cortisol in the body. The most common are:<\/span><\/p>\n