Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics 2003-Nov
Interleukin-6 levels in hyperemesis gravidarum.
Only registered users can translate articles
Log In/Sign up
The link is saved to the clipboard
Keywords
Abstract
BACKGROUND
Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) is associated with higher levels of serum beta-hCG levels and hyperthyroidism. Interleukin-6 (IL-6), a pro-inflammatory cytokine, is reported to enhance secretion of beta-hCG from trophoblastic cell line.
METHODS
We measured serum levels of IL-6, thyroid hormones and beta-hCG of hyperemetic patients and gestational age-matched controls to search for a difference between the two groups.
RESULTS
There was a significant difference in beta-hCG ( p=0.028), though IL-6 levels were higher in the hyperemetic group, it did not reach a significant level. Interleukin-6 positively correlated with beta-hCG ( r=0.38 and p=0.13).
