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Successful treatment of recurrent, intractable hyperemesis gravidarum with methylprednisolone. A case report
Louis Y Chan1, Man Ho Lam, Tze Kin Lau
1Departments of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Princes of Wales Hospital, Chinese University of Hong Kong, and Princess Margaret Hospital, Shatin, Hong Kong. lyschan@cuhk.edu.hk
Background:
Severe and persistent hyperemesis gravidarum is a disabling condition. Women may request termination of pregnancy because of the intolerable symptoms and stress.
Case:
A woman requested termination of pregnancy because of severe hyperemesis gravidarum. Her first three pregnancies were also complicated by severe and persistent vomiting. The vomiting was successfully treated with a short course of methylprednisolone.
Conclusion:
Methylprednisolone is an effective treatment for severe hyperemesis gravidarum and should be considered for women whose vomiting is persistent and refractory to conventional therapy.
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