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Elevated Hcy levels are significantly correlated with adverse pregnancy outcomes, including preeclampsia (PE), fetal growth restriction (FGR), gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), and intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP). Hcy levels are influenced by nutritional factors (folate, vitamin B12) and genetic factors (MTHFR polymorphisms). However, the predictive power of Hcy alone is limited due to variations in gestational age, ethnicity, nutritional status and genetic background. Recent studies have therefore explored combined screening strategies: Hcy together with platelet parameters helps differentiate the risk of ICP from that of GDM; adding uterine artery (UtA) Doppler ultrasonography improves the diagnostic sensitivity for detecting PE and FGR; integrating glycolipid metabolic markers (Glycosylated Serum Protein, Cystatin-C, apoB\/apoA1) provides additional predictive value for adverse outcomes in GDM. 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