Racial Disparities in Severe Maternal Morbidity Among Patients with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

Journal of Women s Health 2026

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Authors: Carolyn Robb, Rebecca Strafella, Jay Ayar, Rahi Desai, Annieka Reno, Noa Grunfeld, Elizabeth D. Drugge, Vani Dandolu
DOI: 10.1177/15409996261423855
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References: 24

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the association between race and severe maternal morbidity (SMM) in delivery hospitalizations with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). DESIGN: Retrospective cross-sectional study using the Nationwide Inpatient Sample (Q4 2015-2019). SMM was defined by the CDC algorithm of 21 ICD-10 indicators. Multivariable logistic regression assessed associations between race and SMM, adjusting for demographics, insurance, hospital type, obesity, hypertension, and diabetes. SUBJECTS: Delivery hospitalizations with PCOS (ICD-10 E28.2). RESULTS: Of 3.1 million deliveries, 19,962 (0.64%) had PCOS; 444 (2.22%) experienced SMM. Patients were predominantly White (66.7%) and

Fields of Study & Subjects

Maternal and fetal healthcare Ovarian function and disorders COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of Women s Health
Volume
35
Issue
6
Pages
560–566
Publication date
16 February 2026
Language
EN