The Effects of Fetal Gender on Serum Human Chorionic Gonadotropin and Testosterone in Normotensive and Preeclamptic Pregnancies
Joint Authors
Lorzadeh, Nahid
Kazemirad, Sirous
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-02-15
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Introduction.
The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effects of fetal sex on serum human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) and testosterone in normotensive and preeclamptic pregnancies.
Materials and Methods.
This is a cross-sectional study and 139 women with singleton pregnancies in the third trimester were studied.
Seventy-one pregnancies were uncomplicated; among those were 35 male and 36 female fetuses.
Sixty-eight pregnancies were complicated by preeclampsia; among those were 35 male and 33 female fetuses.
Human chorionic gonadotropin and total testosterone were measured in maternal peripheral blood.
Data analyzed by SPSS software.
Results.
In male-bearing pregnancies, maternal hCG and testosterone serum levels were significantly higher in preeclamptic than normotensive mothers (P<0.001 and P<0.001, resp.) in female-bearing pregnancies testosterone levels were significantly higher in preeclamptic than normotensive mothers (P<0.001).
Total testosterone levels were significantly higher in pregnancies with either gender and significantly higher in mlae-bearing than in female-bearing pregnancies.
Conclusion.
According to our results, there is a correlation between maternal serum hCG and testosterone levels and preeclampsia.
Therefore these tests can be used as routine during 30–38 weeks of gestation.
High maternal serum concentrations of these markers can predict preeclampsia.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Lorzadeh, Nahid& Kazemirad, Sirous. 2012. The Effects of Fetal Gender on Serum Human Chorionic Gonadotropin and Testosterone in Normotensive and Preeclamptic Pregnancies. Journal of Pregnancy،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-505278
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Lorzadeh, Nahid& Kazemirad, Sirous. The Effects of Fetal Gender on Serum Human Chorionic Gonadotropin and Testosterone in Normotensive and Preeclamptic Pregnancies. Journal of Pregnancy No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-505278
American Medical Association (AMA)
Lorzadeh, Nahid& Kazemirad, Sirous. The Effects of Fetal Gender on Serum Human Chorionic Gonadotropin and Testosterone in Normotensive and Preeclamptic Pregnancies. Journal of Pregnancy. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-505278
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-505278