A lower than normal quantity of amniotic fluid in the amniotic sac as compared to normal values. Typically associated with an amniotic fluid index (AFI) of less than 5 cm or a single maximum vertical pocket (MVP) of less than 2 cm.
Symptoms of Oligohydramnios
The following features are indicative of Oligohydramnios:
reduced amount of amniotic fluid
fetal malpresentation
smaller symphysis fundal height
undue prominence of fetal parts
It is possible that Oligohydramnios shows no physical symptoms and still is present in a patient.
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Common Causes of Oligohydramnios
The following are the most common causes of Oligohydramnios:
intrauterine infections
post date pregnancy
fetal chromosomal anomalies
failure of secretion by the cells of the amnion covering the placenta
renal agenesis
hypertension
Risk Factors for Oligohydramnios
The following factors may increase the likelihood of Oligohydramnios:
diabetes
preeclampsia
chronic hypoxia
hypertension
maternal dehydration
Prevention of Oligohydramnios
Yes, it may be possible to prevent Oligohydramnios. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
drink enough fluids to prevent dehydration
follow a proper healthy diet
do regular exercise
Occurrence of Oligohydramnios
Number of Cases
The following are the number of Oligohydramnios cases seen each year worldwide:
Common between 1 - 10 Million cases
Common Age Group
Oligohydramnios most commonly occurs in the following age group:
During pregnancy
Common Gender
Oligohydramnios most commonly occurs in the following gender:
Female
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Oligohydramnios
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Oligohydramnios:
Amniotic fluid index (AFI) evaluation: To measure the amount of amniotic fluid
Doctor for Diagnosis of Oligohydramnios
Patients should visit the following specialists if they have symptoms of Oligohydramnios:
Obstetrician
Complications of Oligohydramnios if untreated
Yes, Oligohydramnios causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Oligohydramnios is left untreated:
compression of fetal organs
increased chance of miscarriage
preterm birth
cesarean delivery
intrauterine growth restriction
cord compression
Procedures for Treatment of Oligohydramnios
The following procedures are used to treat Oligohydramnios:
Amnio-infusion: To maintain normal amniotic fluid levels and prevent umbilical cord compression
Self-care for Oligohydramnios
The following self-care actions or lifestyle changes may help in the treatment or management of Oligohydramnios:
Maternal rehydration with oral fluids or IV fluids: Beneficial in the management and prevention of oligohydramnios
Last updated date
This page was last updated on 8/07/2020.
This page provides information for Oligohydramnios.
