Why are Women Still Dying from Nausea and Vomiting of Pregnancy?
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Nausea and Vomiting of Pregnancy
Nausea and vomiting of pregnancy is a common condition with prevalence rates for nausea of 50–80% and for vomiting and retching of 50% (5). An estimated 50% of pregnant women have nausea and vomiting, 25% have nausea only, and 25% are unaffected (6, 7). Recurrence of nausea and vomiting of pregnancy with subsequent pregnancies ranges from 15.2% to 81% (8). One study has attempted to categorize ...
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Abstract Background and Objectives: The hyperthyroidism, caused in Pregnancy, may Leads to nausea and vomiting. The aim of this study was to establish the relationship between the serum thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) and thyroxin. (T4), which reflect thyroid function assessment, with nausea and vomiting, among pregnant women in early pregnancy. Material and Methods: the Subjects of this Case...
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عنوان ژورنال: Gynecology & Obstetrics Case report
سال: 2016
ISSN: 2471-8165
DOI: 10.21767/2471-8165.1000025