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Shunji Suzuki¹, Miwa Igarashi, Eriko Yamashita

¹Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Japanese Red Cross Katsushika Maternity Hospital, Tokyo, Japan.

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Ptyalism gravidarum, excessive saliva in pregnancy, typically resolves on its own. While not usually leading to adverse outcomes, effective treatments remain elusive for this common condition.

Keywords:

Ptyalism gravidarum hyperemesis gravidarum treatment

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Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Background:

Ptyalism gravidarum is characterized by excessive saliva production during pregnancy.
Its etiology remains unclear, often co-occurring with nausea, vomiting, and dysphagia.

Observation:

This report details two cases of ptyalism gravidarum persisting throughout pregnancy.
One case resolved spontaneously near term (35-36 weeks gestation).
The second case resolved postpartum.

Findings:

Ptyalism gravidarum may not be associated with adverse perinatal outcomes.
No consistently effective treatments are currently available for this condition.

Implications:

Highlights the generally benign nature of ptyalism gravidarum regarding fetal health.
Underscores the need for further research into effective management strategies.
Informs clinical expectations for pregnant individuals experiencing excessive salivation.