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Human chorionic gonadotropin, thyroid function, and immunological indices in threatened abortion

A la Marca1, G Morgante, V De Leo

  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Siena, Italy.

Obstetrics and Gynecology
|August 12, 1998
PubMed
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Thyroid hormones and immune markers are linked to pregnancy outcomes. Low free thyroxine (fT4) and high TSH indicate a higher risk of miscarriage in threatened abortion cases.

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Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Immunology
  • Reproductive Medicine

Background:

  • Thyroid hormones play a crucial role in maintaining early pregnancy.
  • The interplay between maternal thyroid function and the immune system during pregnancy is not fully understood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the role of thyroid hormones in early pregnancy maintenance.
  • To examine the association between maternal thyroid function and immunological parameters in threatened abortion.

Main Methods:

  • Studied 45 pregnant women with threatened abortion and 30 normal pregnant women.
  • Measured plasma TSH, fT3, fT4, hCG, immunoglobulins (IgG, IgM), and blood counts.
  • Categorized patients into miscarriage (negative outcome) and no miscarriage (positive outcome) groups.

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Main Results:

  • Women with threatened abortion who miscarried had lower hCG and free thyroxine (fT4), and higher TSH and immunoglobulin levels compared to those who did not.
  • Thyroid hormone and hCG concentrations correlated with lymphocyte and neutrophil counts in women who aborted.
  • Elevated TSH and gamma globulins, with low hCG and fT4, were associated with negative pregnancy outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • Maternal immune response, trophoblast function, and thyroid function are interconnected.
  • Specific hormonal and immunological profiles in threatened abortion can predict pregnancy outcome.
  • Thyroid status is a significant factor in early pregnancy viability.