Frequency of Thrombocytopenia in Pregnancy and Its Causes in Pregnant Women

Abstract

Objective: To determine the frequency of thrombocytopenia in pregnancy and its causes at tertiary care hospital. Settings Pathology department Diagnostic and Research laboratory LUMHS Jamshoro/Hyderabad.

Methodology: This Cross-Sectional study was conducted at Pathology department Diagnostic and Research laboratory LUMHS Jamshoro/Hyderabad. There were 242 pregnant women presenting at any gestational age were included in this research. Following a thorough clinical evaluation, every patient had a full blood count using the Sysmex XN1000. Performa was filled out with all the details about the thrombocytopenia and its cause.

Results: The average age of the women was 25.99±4.49 years. Frequency of thrombocytopenia in pregnant women was 9.09% (22/242). Out of 22 women with thrombocytopenia, gestational thrombocytopenia was the common cases that was observed in 72.7% (16/22) followed by preeclampsia 9.1% (2/22), HELLP syndrome 9.1% (2/22), and ITP was seen in 9.1% (2/22).

Conclusion: Thrombocytopenia during pregnancy increases the risk of complications for both the mother and the baby. Obstetricians, neonatologists, and primary care physicians must work together in a multidisciplinary fashion to manage pregnant women with platelet problems.