Effect of antenatal thyrotropin-releasing hormone on uterine contractility, blood pressure, and maternal heart rate

Article Abstract:

Pregnant women given thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH) to improve the growth of their potentially premature infants may experience short and minor increases in blood pressure. TRH treatment does not, however, seem to increase uterine contraction rates. Blood pressure and uterine contraction and heart rates were followed in 30 pregnant women given either TRH or placebo. Blood pressure increases seen in the group treated with TRH were less than 6 millimeters of mercury and lasted for less than 20 minutes. Contraction rates and heart rates were similar for both groups.

Measurement, Heart beat, Heart rate, Blood pressure, Uterus, Uterine contractions, Blood pressure measurement, Thyrotropin releasing factor, Thyrotropin releasing hormone

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Pathogenesis of abnormal vaginal bacterial flora

Article Abstract:

Bacterial infection of the vagina causes increased levels of immune system proteins called cytokines. A study of 631 women also showed increases in white blood cell counts but also an increase in levels of leukemia inhibitory factor. This indicates that the body tries to limit the damage caused by excessive cytokine levels.

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Relationship of bacterial vaginosis and mycoplasmas to the risk of spontaneous abortion

Article Abstract:

Some micro-organisms may cause miscarriage, according to a study of 228 pregnant women. Women who had a vaginal infection were five times more likely to have a miscarriage. Mycoplasma hominis and Ureaplasma urealyticum were most often linked to miscarriage.

Health aspects, Risk factors, Miscarriage, Mycoplasma infections

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