 [ Symptoms ] is it safe for the baby to be born at 22 weeks  my friend is in the hospital on bed rest she is 22 weeks pregnant and the baby wants to come out will the baby survive if he comes out now [ Disease ] hi for a woman of your age its definitely abnormal to have such high cholesterol levels and sudden weight gain this may happen due to hormonal changes caused by endocrinal changes occuring in the body if you have a positive family history then these levels will be on high range even if you dont have positive family history u need to start on good cholesterol reducing tablets weight loss can be due to thyroid disturbances take iodine salts in large amount get a second opinion from a good endocrinologist thanks