PREVALENCE OF THROMBOCYTOPENIA INN PREGNANT WOMEN FROM 34-38 WEEKS DESCRIPTIVE OBSERVATIONAL STUDY

Abstract

Background: Thrombocytopenia is the medical term used to describe a platelet count below 1.5 lakh/cumm. Following anaemia, this illness is the second most prevalent hematological condition during pregnancy. It impacts around 6 to 15%, with an average of 10%, of all pregnancies. Gestational thrombocytopenia is a relatively harmless disease characterized by low platelet count that typically occurs during the later stages of pregnancy. It resolves automatically upon childbirth. Methods: This is a one-year hospital-based prospective observational research. The study included all pregnant women who visited the outpatient department (OPD) at the obstetrics and gynecology department of a tertiary care center for antenatal checkup. A blood sample was collected from each participant. Results: Among the total number of patients included in the study, 45 women were diagnosed with thrombocytopenia, while the remaining individuals had a normal platelet count. The prevalence of thrombocytopenia was 34%. The majority of instances of thrombocytopenia in pregnancy (50%) were attributed to gestational thrombocytopenia, followed by hypertensive diseases (22.4%). Subsequently, ITP accounted for 11.11% of cases, while dengue accounted for 5.5%. Conclusions: Gestational thrombocytopenia is the primary cause of thrombocytopenia in pregnancy, accounting for 50% of cases. However, it is important to further explore other potential underlying reasons. An extensive medical history and comprehensive physical examination will effectively exclude the majority of potential reasons.