Association between Serum Ferritin and Preeclampsia.

M Nahar1, M S Uddin, B M Annur

  • 1Dr Maksudun Nahar, Medical Officer, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Mymensingh Medical College Hospital (MMCH), Mymensingh, Bangladesh;

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Summary

Preeclampsia (PE) is a serious pregnancy complication. This study found significantly higher serum ferritin levels in preeclamptic women compared to healthy controls, suggesting a link between iron status and PE.

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