Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine-October 6th University, Egypt

Publications

• Research   
  Evaluating the Role of Probiotic Supplementation in Gestational Diabetes Prevention: A Single-Arm Interventional Study
  Author(s): Dina Omar Alsunaidi*, Ashraf Sobhi Khalil Abolouz, Mohamed Shabaan Mahmoud and Ahmed Hussein Mohamed Abdel Aal
  
  Background/Aim: Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) is a common pregnancy complication associated with significant adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes. Probiotic supplementation has emerged as a potential preventive strategy through modulation of gut microbiota and improvement of metabolic parameters. Objective: To evaluate the role of daily probiotic supplementation with Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis in preventing GDM among high-risk pregnant women. Methods: This single-arm interventional study enrolled 60 high-risk pregnant women (14-16 weeks? gestation) attending October 6th University Hospital, Egypt. Inclusion criteria included at least one GDM risk factor: previous GDM, previous macrosomia (birth weight ?4000g), pre-pregnancy BMI ?30 kg/m², PCOS, or first-degree family history of diabetes. Participants received daily probiotics (Linex.. Read More»
  

  Abstract PDF