All articles tagged with #hyperemesis gravidarum
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The Times
The article discusses the severe pregnancy condition hyperemesis gravidarum (HG), highlighting the challenges women face in accessing effective treatment like Xonvea in the UK, and the need for better awareness and healthcare policies to support affected women.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Daily Mail
Pregnant women suffering from hyperemesis gravidarum (HG), a severe form of morning sickness, are often dismissed by doctors despite the condition being potentially life-threatening. Geneticist Marlena Fejzo highlights the serious risks associated with HG, including malnutrition and long-term health issues for both mother and child. Fejzo calls for better recognition and treatment of HG, noting that recent studies have identified the hormone GDF15 as a key factor, which could lead to new treatment approaches.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNBC
Geneticist Marlena Fezjo, who suffered from severe morning sickness during her second pregnancy, was initially dismissed by her doctor. She later discovered the genetic cause of her condition, hyperemesis gravidarum (HG), and is now opening a healthcare center to support women with underdiagnosed health conditions. Fezjo's research identified a genetic risk factor for HG and aims to use this information to predict and prevent the condition in the future.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Mirror
A pregnant primary school teacher, Jessica Cronshaw, tragically took her own life at 28 weeks pregnant after suffering from hyperemesis gravidarum (HG), the same extreme morning sickness experienced by Kate Middleton. Medical staff failed to notice the decline in her mental health and incorrectly advised her about the safety of a medication, leading to a deterioration in her mental health. The coroner supported the family's campaign for more awareness and information about the impact of HG and emphasized the need for improved care and treatment for women suffering from this condition.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Daily Mail
A pregnant primary school teacher, Jessica Cronshaw, tragically took her own life after being wrongly advised by a midwife that her medication for acute morning sickness was harming her unborn child. Jessica, who suffered from hyperemesis gravidarum, was found hanged at 28 weeks pregnant, and her daughter, Elsie, was born prematurely and died four days later. Her family has been campaigning for greater mental health support for pregnant women, and the Health Secretary has announced new support for mothers-to-be across England. The inquest revealed missed opportunities by medical professionals and highlighted the enormous mental and emotional toll that pregnancy and birth can have on women.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by National Geographic
Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG), a severe form of morning sickness affecting around 2 percent of pregnant individuals, has been linked to the hormone GDF15, with breakthrough research offering hope for effective treatments. Despite its severity, HG is often dismissed and underfunded, leading to inadequate support and awareness. The condition can lead to dehydration, weight loss, miscarriage, and even life-threatening conditions for both mother and baby. Promising drugs targeting GDF15 are in the pipeline, offering potential relief for those suffering from HG.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by PBS NewsHour
New research has identified a hormone that may be responsible for severe morning sickness, known as hyperemesis gravidarum (H.G.), which affects about 2 percent of pregnant women. This condition can lead to malnutrition and hospitalization. The discovery offers hope for new treatments, potentially including a preventative approach to increase hormone levels before pregnancy and strategies to block the hormone's effects during pregnancy. The research is particularly significant as it addresses a condition that has been understudied and often dismissed as psychological, providing a biological basis for the severe nausea and vomiting experienced by some pregnant women.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by HuffPost
Scientists have discovered a possible cause for extreme morning sickness, known as hyperemesis gravidarum. Geneticist Marlena Fejzo and her colleagues have identified two genes, GDF15 and IGFBP7, that are involved in the condition. The GDF15 gene produces a hormone that causes nausea and vomiting, and individuals with lower pre-pregnancy levels of this hormone are more likely to experience severe symptoms. This discovery opens up potential avenues for more effective treatments, such as building up a tolerance for GDF15 prior to pregnancy or using drugs currently being tested for cancer cachexia. It is important for pregnant individuals suffering from nausea and vomiting to seek medical attention and find healthcare providers who take their symptoms seriously.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Euronews
Scientists have identified a protein called GDF15, released by the fetus, as a potential cause of severe morning sickness, known as hyperemesis gravidarum (HG). The severity of symptoms is linked to the amount of GDF15 produced by the placenta and released into the mother's bloodstream. Researchers believe that enhancing a woman's tolerance to this hormone before pregnancy may prevent sickness. A rare genetic variation that increases susceptibility to HG has also been identified. Understanding the cause of HG brings hope for developing effective treatments to alleviate the condition.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Geo News
Kate Middleton, who has experienced hyperemesis gravidarum during her pregnancies, has received exciting news regarding effective treatments for morning sickness. A recent study has found that a hormone produced by the human fetus is to blame for morning sickness in pregnant women, potentially paving the way for prevention and treatment. Nausea and vomiting affect approximately 70% of pregnant women, and researchers hope that understanding the cause of hyperemesis gravidarum will lead to the development of effective treatments.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fox News
A new study led by the University of Cambridge has identified the hormone GDF15 as the likely source of hyperemesis gravidarum, a severe form of morning sickness during pregnancy. The study found that pregnant women who experienced nausea and vomiting had substantially higher levels of GDF15 compared to those with little or no morning sickness. The hope is that this finding will lead to more treatment options for women suffering from hyperemesis gravidarum, potentially including administering the hormone to high-risk women before pregnancy. Clinical trials are being planned, and the researchers suggest that doubling pre-pregnancy GDF15 levels could reduce the risk of hyperemesis gravidarum by 50%.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CBS News
Scientists from the University of Southern California and University of Cambridge have discovered that the hormone GDF15, produced in the placenta, is the cause of morning sickness during pregnancy. The severity of symptoms is determined by a mother's sensitivity to this hormone. The findings open up potential avenues for treatment, such as lowering GDF15 levels or pre-exposing individuals to the hormone before pregnancy. This research could provide hope for the 70 to 80% of pregnant people who experience morning sickness, including severe cases known as hyperemesis gravidarum.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Deseret News
Researchers have identified a hormone called GDF15, produced in the placenta, that is linked to extreme morning sickness, known as hyperemesis gravidarum, experienced by some pregnant women. The study suggests that low levels of this hormone before pregnancy can lead to worse symptoms when exposed to higher levels during pregnancy. The researchers believe that reducing the hormone during pregnancy or "priming" women for higher levels before pregnancy could potentially prevent or treat extreme morning sickness. Further research is needed to explore these possibilities and determine any potential side effects.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Nature.com
Scientists have identified a hormone called GDF15, released by growing fetuses, that may be responsible for severe morning sickness during pregnancy, known as hyperemesis gravidarum. Women who are more sensitive to this hormone may be at a higher risk of experiencing debilitating nausea and vomiting. The findings suggest that administering GDF15 to those at high risk before pregnancy could potentially protect them from the condition. This discovery could lead to new avenues for treatment and prevention of hyperemesis gravidarum. However, further research is needed to understand the potential side effects and implications of altering GDF15 levels during pregnancy.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Nature.com
A new study has found a link between severe nausea and vomiting during pregnancy, known as hyperemesis gravidarum (HG), and sensitivity to a hormone called growth differentiation factor 15 (GDF15) produced by the fetus. This discovery could lead to potential strategies for preventing or treating HG, a condition that can cause dehydration, nutrient deficiencies, weight loss, and even maternal death.