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Serum magnesium level in preterm labour.

Shaheena Kamal1, Anand Sharan, Uday Kumar

  • 1Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Sheikpura, Patna. shaheena_ara@Yahoo.com

Indian Journal of Pathology & Microbiology
|March 17, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Low serum magnesium levels are linked to preterm labor (PTL). Measuring magnesium may help predict PTL in pregnant individuals, offering a valuable diagnostic tool.

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Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Biochemistry
  • Perinatal Medicine

Background:

  • Preterm labor (PTL) significantly contributes to perinatal mortality.
  • Biochemical alterations, particularly in trace elements like magnesium, may play a role in PTL etiology.
  • Understanding magnesium's role is crucial for identifying PTL risk factors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between serum magnesium levels and idiopathic preterm labor.
  • To compare serum magnesium levels in women with PTL, normal pregnancies, and non-pregnant individuals.
  • To assess the potential of serum magnesium estimation as a predictive marker for PTL.

Main Methods:

  • Serum magnesium levels were measured in 50 women with idiopathic PTL (28-37 weeks gestation).

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  • Control groups included 35 normal pregnant women and 15 non-pregnant women of similar gestational age.
  • Data analysis considered age, parity, and socioeconomic status.

    • Main Results:

    • Significantly lower serum magnesium levels (1.47 mg/dl +/- 0.22 S.D.) were observed in women with PTL compared to controls.
    • Normal non-pregnant women had typical serum magnesium levels.
    • Pregnant women showed slightly lower levels than non-pregnant individuals, with PTL cases exhibiting hypomagnesemia.

    Conclusions:

    • Serum magnesium levels are altered in cases of preterm labor.
    • Estimation of serum magnesium in pregnancy may serve as a valuable tool for predicting the onset of preterm labor.
    • Further research into magnesium's role in PTL is warranted.