Hyperemesis gravidarum and excretion of chorionic gonadotropin in collected 24-hour urine

• Published in: Geburtshilfe und Frauenheilkunde Vol. 47; no. 2; p. 111
• Main Authors: Burmucic, R, Weiss, P A
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: German
• Published: Germany 01.02.1987
• Subjects: Chorionic Gonadotropin - urine; Female; Gestational Age; Humans; Hyperemesis Gravidarum - urine; Pregnancy

In 43 healthy gravidae and 74 gravidae with a hyperemesis gravidarum between the sixth and 20th week of pregnancy the amount of chorionic gonadotropin secreted in 24-hour urine was determined. The quantity of urine secreted was the same in the two groups--919 and 917 ml, respectively. While healthy...