Caracterización de las gestantes con síndrome metabólico que acuden a la consulta ginecológica en el Hospital General del Norte de Guayaquil Los Ceibos, año 2025.

Abstract

Metabolic syndrome in pregnancy constitutes a major health problem, because it increases the risk of maternal and perinatal complications, such as gestational diabetes, preeclampsia and premature birth. Objective: To characterize pregnant women with metabolic syndrome, who attend the gynecological consultation of the IESS Hospital Los Ceibos in 2025. Materials and methods: Descriptive, quantitative study, with a non- experimental, prospective, cross-sectional design, the sample consisted of 31 pregnant women diagnosed with metabolic syndrome. Results: The age group that predominated was 21 to 30 years with 48%, gestational age 9 - 12 weeks 55%, the first trimester of pregnancy predominated with 77%, 65% have secondary education, 32% are employed, 42% of pregnant women are single, in previous pregnancies 32% had gestational diabetes and preeclampsia, the pregestational BMI that predominated obesity 32%, Clinical characteristics high BMI 32% and altered glucose levels with 32% in the factors that influence, obesity and overweight represented 65%, followed by insulin resistance with 39%. Conclusion: The findings that obesity and overweight are the main risk factors for pregnant women with metabolic syndrome, highlighting the need to implement preventive and educational strategies focused on promoting healthy lifestyles to reduce complications during pregnancy.