Soo Ran Choi, Hye-Sung Won, Jin Hoon Chung, Mi-Young Lee, Jihye Koh, Yoo Jin Lee
{"title":"Postnatal outcomes of referred cases with abnormal ultrasound findings of fetal gall bladder and cyst in the fetal liver.","authors":"Soo Ran Choi, Hye-Sung Won, Jin Hoon Chung, Mi-Young Lee, Jihye Koh, Yoo Jin Lee","doi":"10.5468/ogs.25114","DOIUrl":"10.5468/ogs.25114","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To evaluate the postnatal outcomes of referred cases with abnormal findings in the fetal gallbladder (GB) or cysts in the fetal liver.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This retrospective study included pregnant women referred to a tertiary referral unit, the fetal therapy center at Ulsan Asan Medical Center in Korea, between June 2005 and October 2022. Persistent non-visualization of the fetal gallbladder (NVFGB) was defined as non-visualization at least twice using an ultrasound scan. Antenatal ultrasound findings were obtained from the medical records, and the clinical, radiological, and surgical findings of the babies were reviewed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 113 referred patients were evaluated. Most enlarged and small GBs were identified as normal or GB stones, sludge, septate GB, or choledochal cysts (CDC). NVFGB was identified postnatally in 77.5% of cases. Persistent NVFGB was identified postnatally as biliary atresia (3/14; 21.4%), hepatic parenchymal disease with cholestasis (2/14; 14.2%), or isolated GB agenesis (6/14; 42.8%). The majority of cysts in the fetal liver cases with visualization of the fetal GB were identified as CDC. Half of the patients (2/4) with CDC who underwent NVFGB were confirmed to have biliary atresia.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Except for persistent NVFGB, most abnormal ultrasound findings in fetal GB were associated with good postnatal outcomes. Cysts in the fetal liver with visualization of the fetal GB did not result in serious adverse outcomes. NVFGB, especially persistent NVFGB with or without cysts in the fetal liver, should be followed up closely prenatally and postnatally.</p>","PeriodicalId":37602,"journal":{"name":"Obstetrics and Gynecology Science","volume":" ","pages":"382-389"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12463483/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144883964","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yaru Ju, Xiaolin Hou, Yage Wang, Xiaofeng Zhang, Yan Feng
{"title":"Correlation of VEGF, HIF-1α, and MMP2 expression in placental villi among patients with recurrent spontaneous abortion.","authors":"Yaru Ju, Xiaolin Hou, Yage Wang, Xiaofeng Zhang, Yan Feng","doi":"10.5468/ogs.24176","DOIUrl":"10.5468/ogs.24176","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>In this study, the expression and clinical significance of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), hypoxia inducible factor-1α (HIF-1α), and matrix metalloproteinase-2 (MMP2) in the placental villi of patients experiencing recurrent spontaneous abortion were investigated.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Fifty-one patients with recurrent spontaneous abortion (RSA) and 50 control individuals were enrolled (between January 2022 and December 2023). The messenger RNA (mRNA) and protein levels of VEGF, HIF-1α, and MMP2 in the placental villi of all enrolled patients were assessed using quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction and western blot techniques. Additionally, the correlation between VEGF, HIF-1α, and MMP2 expression was analyzed using Pearson correlation coefficient.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The results revealed that the levels of VEGF mRNA and protein in the placental villi of patients with RSA were significantly lower than those in the control group, and this difference was statistically significant. Conversely, the mRNA and protein levels of HIF-1α and MMP2 were significantly higher in the RSA patient group than in the control group. Furthermore, the study revealed a negative correlation between the expression of VEGF and MMP2 in the placental villi of patients with RSA, and a positive correlation was observed between the expression of HIF-1α and MMP2.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The downregulated expression of VEGF and upregulated expression of HIF-1α and MMP2 in the placental villi of patients with RSA may contribute to the pathogenesis of RSA. However, further investigation is required to elucidate the specific molecular regulatory mechanisms.</p>","PeriodicalId":37602,"journal":{"name":"Obstetrics and Gynecology Science","volume":" ","pages":"408-417"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12463484/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144561432","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yun Seok Yang, Chul Kwon Lim, Jae Young Kwack, Jun-Hyeok Kang, Seong Hee Kim, Kwan Young Oh
{"title":"Isobaric NOTES hysterectomy: an alternative to transvaginal NOTES hysterectomy.","authors":"Yun Seok Yang, Chul Kwon Lim, Jae Young Kwack, Jun-Hyeok Kang, Seong Hee Kim, Kwan Young Oh","doi":"10.5468/ogs.25036","DOIUrl":"10.5468/ogs.25036","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) for hysterectomy conventionally requires CO2 pneumoperitoneum via a transvaginal port, presenting challenges such as gas leakage and increased procedural complexity. We introduced isobaric NOTES hysterectomy (iNH) as an alternative to transvaginal NOTES hysterectomy (vNH) to eliminate the need for CO2 pneumoperitoneum.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Between December 2014 and July 2018, 137 patients with benign uterine conditions underwent iNH or single-port laparoscopy-assisted vaginal hysterectomies (SP-LAVH). Clinical outcomes were retrospectively compared.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of 137 patients, 59 underwent iNH and 78 underwent SP-LAVH. All iNH procedures were completed without conversion, except for one hybrid NOTES case, with no intraoperative complications reported in the iNH group. While the median operative times and uterine weights were comparable between the groups, iNH demonstrated significantly lower median blood loss, reduced hemoglobin changes on postoperative day 1, and shorter hospital stay than SP-LAVH.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Using a single-hole vaginal platform without pneumoperitoneum, iNH combines the simplicity of vaginal hysterectomy with the visual advantages of vNH. Therefore, it is a distinct method within the transvaginal hysterectomy spectrum. Further studies are warranted to delineate the specific iNH advantages over conventional pneumoperitoneum-based vNOTES.</p>","PeriodicalId":37602,"journal":{"name":"Obstetrics and Gynecology Science","volume":" ","pages":"433-441"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12463478/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144800560","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Berkay Yalçınkaya, Ahmet Furkan Çolak, Hilmi Berkan Abacıoğlu, Murat Kara
{"title":"Beyond vitamin D: the potential role of ultraviolet B-induced photoproducts (solar metabolome) in bone and muscle health.","authors":"Berkay Yalçınkaya, Ahmet Furkan Çolak, Hilmi Berkan Abacıoğlu, Murat Kara","doi":"10.5468/ogs.25208","DOIUrl":"10.5468/ogs.25208","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":37602,"journal":{"name":"Obstetrics and Gynecology Science","volume":" ","pages":"446-447"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12463476/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144838106","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Validation of adopting vaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery for risk-reducing salpingo-oophorectomy for women with germline BRCA1/2 pathogenic variants analysis from conventional procedure.","authors":"Hidetaka Nomura, Akiko Abe, Atsushi Fusegi, Mayumi Kamata, Arisa Ueki, Hiroyuki Kanao","doi":"10.5468/ogs.25044","DOIUrl":"10.5468/ogs.25044","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Vaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (vNOTES) is less invasive than conventional transabdominal laparoscopic surgery for benign gynecological indications. When adopting this procedure for risk-reducing salpingo-oophorectomy (RRSO) in women with hereditary breast and ovarian cancer (HBOC), the ventral side of the uterus becomes a blind area, which is a challenge. To clarify the effects of this blind area on the treatment outcome of HBOC, we examined the clinical data of RRSO using conventional procedures for women with germline BRCA1/2 pathogenic variants who were treated at our institution.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A retrospective chart review was performed. The clinical data of patients who underwent RRSO using the conventional procedure between September 2011 and July 2024 were extracted. All included patients were preoperatively examined using vaginal ultrasonography, contrast-enhanced pelvic magnetic resonance imaging, and carcinoma antigen-125 level measurements to exclude ovarian cancer development.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 267 patients underwent RRSO at our institution. The mean age at RRSO was 50.1 years. Five cases of occult invasive cancer (1.9%) and 10 cases of serous tubal intraepithelial carcinoma (3.7%) were identified postoperatively. One patient (0.37%) showed macroscopic peritoneal dissemination in the omentum. None of the 252 patients without occult cancer developed peritoneal cancer during the mean observational time of 62.4 months. No patient presented with peritoneal lesions ventral to the uterus.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Macroscopic tumors on the peritoneum ventral to the uterus were rare when strict preoperative screening for ovarian cancer was performed. vNOTES can be safely adopted for RRSO in patients with HBOC, without evident disadvantages.</p>","PeriodicalId":37602,"journal":{"name":"Obstetrics and Gynecology Science","volume":" ","pages":"418-423"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12463481/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144561433","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
K Aparna Sharma, Vatsla Dadhwal, Tanisha Gupta, Deepti Dahiya, Anubhuti Rana, Akash Singhal, Anu Thukral, Shivam Pandey
{"title":"Perinatal outcomes after radiofrequency ablation for selective fetal reduction in complicated monochorionic pregnancies: a single-center experience.","authors":"K Aparna Sharma, Vatsla Dadhwal, Tanisha Gupta, Deepti Dahiya, Anubhuti Rana, Akash Singhal, Anu Thukral, Shivam Pandey","doi":"10.5468/ogs.25049","DOIUrl":"10.5468/ogs.25049","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Monochorionic (MC) pregnancies are often complicated by shared placental and circulatory structures, resulting in conditions such as twin-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS), selective fetal growth restriction (sFGR), and a twin-reversed arterial perfusion (TRAP) sequence. This study aimed to evaluate perinatal outcomes following radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for selective fetal reduction in complicated MC pregnancies at a tertiary care center in India.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This retrospective cohort study analyzed 100 MC pregnancies that underwent RFA for selective fetal reduction between January 2016 and December 2023. The indications included TTTS, sFGR (stages II and III), discordant anomalies, TRAP, and elective reduction. The key outcomes assessed were live birth rates, procedural success, and complications, including preterm prelabor rupture of membranes (PPROM) and co-twin survival. Data were compared between the two intervention periods to evaluate improvements over time.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Procedural success was achieved in all patients with no intraoperative complications. The median gestational age at the time of the procedure was 22 weeks. The overall live birth rate was 85% and the discharge survival rate was 79%. PPROM occurred in 18% of patients, whereas fetal death was observed in 15%, predominantly in patients with TTTS. Post-procedure magnetic resonance imaging detected cerebral injury in 2% of surviving twins. Logistic regression analysis did not identify any significant predictors of co-twin death.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>RFA is an effective technique for selective fetal reduction in MC pregnancies, offering favorable survival outcomes, even in a resource-limited setting.</p>","PeriodicalId":37602,"journal":{"name":"Obstetrics and Gynecology Science","volume":" ","pages":"372-381"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12463477/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144838108","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Rania Gamal, Ahmed Zidan, Waleed Shawky, Joseph Ibrahim, Yassin Mostafa, Tarek Sabry, Amro Elhusseiny, Radwa Ali
{"title":"Virtual reality for pain relief during office hysteroscopy: a randomized controlled trial.","authors":"Rania Gamal, Ahmed Zidan, Waleed Shawky, Joseph Ibrahim, Yassin Mostafa, Tarek Sabry, Amro Elhusseiny, Radwa Ali","doi":"10.5468/ogs.24334","DOIUrl":"10.5468/ogs.24334","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Office hysteroscopy (OH) is widely used to diagnose and manage intrauterine pathologies. However, pain remains the primary factor that contributes to OH failure. This study aimed to assess the effect of virtual reality (VR) on pain reduction during OH.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A prospective randomized controlled clinical trial was conducted at a university hospital between July and November 2024. The study involved 50 women undergoing OH randomly allocated to receive immersive VR videos during the procedure or standard care. The main outcome measure was self-reported intraoperative pain evaluated using a numerical rating scale. Other measures included satisfaction, duration, and success of the procedure.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Mean pain scores were 6.16±1.86 in standard care group and 4.88±1.69 in VR group (difference, 1.28; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.27 to 2.29; P=0.014). After adjusting for other variables, no statistically significant relationship was found between VR and severe pain (odds ratio, 0.75; 95% CI, 0.15 to 3.87; P=0.73); only severe anxiety in women and procedure duration were associated with severe pain.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Virtual reality did not significantly reduce pain severity during hysteroscopy. However, severe pain was associated with high anxiety and a longer procedure duration. These findings suggest that VR may not effectively mitigate severe pain, whereas managing anxiety and minimizing procedure time could be more effective strategies.</p>","PeriodicalId":37602,"journal":{"name":"Obstetrics and Gynecology Science","volume":"68 5","pages":"424-432"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12463480/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145151313","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A knowledge, attitudes, and practices study on BRCA mutations among family members of women diagnosed with epithelial ovarian or fallopian tube cancer.","authors":"Sopita Prasertpakdi, Prapaporn Suprasert","doi":"10.5468/ogs.25088","DOIUrl":"10.5468/ogs.25088","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>BReast CAncer (BRCA) gene mutations increase the risk of epithelial ovarian and fallopian tube cancers. Genetic counseling and screening play a crucial role in identifying individuals at risk. Assessing knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) related to BRCA mutations among family members of affected individuals can assist in early detection and preventive strategies. This study aims to evaluate KAP among family members of patients with these cancers to identify gaps and improve awareness.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A cross-sectional survey was conducted between March and November 2024, involving 215 participants with a family history of epithelial ovarian or fallopian tube cancer. Data were collected through structured interviews.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The mean age of participants was 47.3 years; 42.8% were single and 44.2% were nulliparous. Most participants (65.6%) had one affected relative, with 86.5% being first-degree relatives. Only 16.3% had heard of BRCA mutations and 18.2% were aware of their association with ovarian cancer. The most commonly recognized ovarian cancer symptom was abdominal swelling. The highest mean KAP score was associated with the belief that regular pelvic examinations should be performed. Multivariate analysis identified independent factors influencing the desire for BRCA screening, including an attitude score of ≥25 (adjusted odds ratio [AOR], 12.638; P<0.001), follow-up duration of >5 years (AOR, 2.504; P=0.016), and ongoing or ineffective treatment (AOR, 4.303; P<0.001).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Substantial gaps in KAP regarding BRCA mutations persist among family members of affected individuals. Targeted educational interventions and healthcare initiatives are essential to enhance awareness and support informed decision-making in high-risk populations.</p>","PeriodicalId":37602,"journal":{"name":"Obstetrics and Gynecology Science","volume":" ","pages":"390-400"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12463482/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144785521","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Syed S Abrar, Seoparjoo Azmel Mohd Isa, Suhaily Mohd Hairon, Mohd Pazudin Ismail, Mohd Nasrullah Bin Nik Ab Kadir
{"title":"Recent advances in applications of machine learning in cervical cancer research: a focus on prediction models.","authors":"Syed S Abrar, Seoparjoo Azmel Mohd Isa, Suhaily Mohd Hairon, Mohd Pazudin Ismail, Mohd Nasrullah Bin Nik Ab Kadir","doi":"10.5468/ogs.25041","DOIUrl":"10.5468/ogs.25041","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are transforming cervical cancer research and offering advancements in diagnosis, prognosis, screening, and treatment. This review explores ML applications with particular emphasis on prediction models. A comprehensive literature search identified studies using ML for survival prediction, risk assessment, and treatment optimization. ML-driven prognostic models integrate clinical, histopathological, and genomic data to improve survival prediction and patient stratification. Screening methods, including deep-learning-based cytology analysis and human papillomavirus detection, enhance accuracy and efficiency. ML-driven imaging techniques facilitate early and precise cancer diagnosis, while risk prediction models assess susceptibility based on demographic and genetic factors. AI also optimizes treatment planning by predicting therapeutic responses and guiding personalized interventions. Despite significant progress, challenges remain regarding data availability, model interpretability, and clinical implementation. Standardized datasets, external validation, and cross-disciplinary collaborations are crucial for implementing ML innovations in clinical settings. Subsequent investigations should prioritize joint initiatives among data scientists, healthcare providers, and health authorities to translate AI innovations into real-world applications and to enhance the impact of ML on cervical cancer care. By synthesizing recent developments, this review highlights the potential of ML to improve clinical outcomes and shaping the future of cervical cancer management.</p>","PeriodicalId":37602,"journal":{"name":"Obstetrics and Gynecology Science","volume":" ","pages":"247-259"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12301556/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144180522","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Role of random blood glucose and HbA1c levels in optimizing glucose tolerance screening in early pregnancy: a retrospective cohort study.","authors":"Yoshitsugu Chigusa, Yoshikazu Ikeda, Akitoshi Yamamura, Haruta Mogami, Akiko Nishimura, Satoshi Morita, Masaki Mandai, Shin-Ichi Harashima","doi":"10.5468/ogs.25052","DOIUrl":"10.5468/ogs.25052","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Random blood glucose (rBG) levels are commonly measured in Japan; however, no standardized cutoff values exist for glucose tolerance screening in early pregnancy. The contribution of glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) and glycated albumin (GA) measurements to the diagnosis of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) remains unclear. Therefore, we aimed to evaluate the significance of these glycemic indicators in early pregnancy for predicting GDM.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This observational cohort study enrolled pregnant women who underwent initial prenatal examinations to determine their rBG, HbA1c, and GA levels at a rural maternity facility. Clinical data were retrospectively reviewed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 449 patients were analyzed, comprising 394 with normal glucose tolerance (NGT) and 55 with GDM. The rBG, HbA1c, and GA levels were significantly higher during early pregnancy in women who developed GDM than in those with NGT. Receiver operating characteristic curve analysis revealed that the areas under the curve (AUC) for rBG, HbA1c, and GA were 0.733, 0.591, and 0.608, respectively, with cutoff values of 100 mg/dL, 5.2%, and 14.6%, respectively. These cutoff values had sensitivities of 52.7%, 70.9%, and 36.4% and specificities of 87.6%, 43.4%, and 82.5%, respectively. The product of rBG and HbA1c levels demonstrated improved performance, with an AUC of 0.750, cutoff value of 509, 63.6% sensitivity, and 83.5% specificity.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Glucose tolerance screening in early pregnancy using an rBG level of 100 mg/dL and an HbA1c level of 5.2% as cutoff values may help identify high-risk cases and enable early diagnosis of GDM.</p>","PeriodicalId":37602,"journal":{"name":"Obstetrics and Gynecology Science","volume":" ","pages":"273-282"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12301561/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144508752","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}