Preeclampsia and donor oocyte pregnancy – case report

Abstract

The rising incidence of using reproductive technology in humans is followed by pregnancies at an advanced maternal age. Pregnancies achieved by reproductive technology are generally multiples pregnancies at ages over 40 years and they have a higher risk of developing preeclampsia, gestational diabetes and preterm birth. We will present the case of a 44 years old patient who has a twin pregnancy achieved by egg donation who develop severe preeclampsia and gestational diabetes.

Keywords

• preeclampsia
• oocyte donation pregnancy
• multifetal pregnancies