Obesidad en la gestación
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: The pathophysiology of obesity includes adipose tissue dysfunction, alterations inadipokine secretion and chronic inflammation, which contribute to insulin resistance.During pregnancy, this increases the risk of complications such as gestationaldiabetes, preeclampsia, miscarriage, premature delivery and fetal death. In addition,obesity is linked to an increased risk of cesarean section, anesthetic complications,postoperative infections and venous thromboembolism. Management of obesityin this setting focuses on behavioral and lifestyle interventions, limiting excessiveweight gain. The use of weight-reducing medications is contraindicated, whilebariatric surgery may be an option if performed in the preconceptional state.
Author: Santiago Cabrera Ramos
Institution: National University of San Marcos
Language: English
Subfield: Obstetrics and Gynecology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4409234655