Vol. 34 (5) 2013 Neuro endocrinology letters

Prevalence and impact of restless legs syndrome in pregnancy.

BACKGROUND: Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a frequent neurological disorder which predominantly affects women. Pregnancy is one of the most common conditions leading to secondary RLS. Severe symptoms of RLS may lead to complications of pregnancy and/or labor. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and characteristics of .....