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Horm Metab Res 1981; 13(3): 174-176
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1019208
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Maternal Hormone Levels during Na 872 Infusion in Late Pregnancy

R. J. Tuimala1 , A. J. I. Kauppila1 , L. Viinikka2 , O. Ylikorkala1
  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland
  • 2Department of Clinical Chemistry, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland
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1980

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14 March 2008 (online)

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Summary

In order to assess the effects of Na 872 infusion on maternal endocrinology during late pregnancy, we measured serum estradiol, estriol, progesterone, human placental lactogen, follicle stimulating hormone, prolactin, cyclic adenosine monophosphate, cortisol and insulin before, during and after Na 872 infusion (bromhexine 2 mg/min for one hour) in ten mothers. As compared to six control mothers, no changes could be observed. This suggests that the claimed maturing effect of Na 872 on the fetal lungs is not mediated by the hormonal changes measurable in maternal blood.

Key-Words:

Fetal Lung Maturation - Maternal Endocrinology - Na 872