Hyperemesis gravidarum is not a negative contributing factor for postpartum bone mineral density.


Uysal G., Cagli F., Akkaya H., Nazik H., Karakukcu Ç., Sutbeyaz S., ...More

Journal of the Chinese Medical Association : JCMA, vol.81, no.7, pp.619-622, 2018 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 81 Issue: 7
  • Publication Date: 2018
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.jcma.2017.10.010
  • Journal Name: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association : JCMA
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.619-622
  • Keywords: Decreased bone mineral density, DEXA, Hyperemesis gravidarum, Vitamin D
  • Erciyes University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG), related to protracted vomiting and nausea, is a common cause of hospitalization during the first trimester of pregnancy. It can be accompanied by ketonuria, dehydration, and weight loss. Our aim was to investigate bone loss in patients with HG.