Cholesterol Forum - Low Cholesterol and pregnancy

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Q: Low Cholesterol and pregnancy

asked by: nikigirl on May 19th, 2009

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I was told by my doctor that my cholesterol level was 81. My tryglisorides level was normal. Should I be concerned? I am trying to get pregnant and I have read that low cholesterol levels lead to premature birth and birth defects. Any information would be great.

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deteragram

replied on May 20th, 2009

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Low cholesterol has been linked to premature birth. Do you know if 81 was the total cholesterol (HDL LDL) or just the bad choloesterol/ LDL? Optimal LDL is less than one hundred.

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