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Review
. 2014 Aug 5:6:719-25.
doi: 10.2147/IJWH.S37685. eCollection 2014.

Hyperemesis gravidarum: current perspectives

Fergus P McCarthy  1 , Jennifer E Lutomski  2 , Richard A Greene  2
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Review

Hyperemesis gravidarum: current perspectives

Fergus P McCarthy et al. Int J Womens Health. .

Abstract

Hyperemesis gravidarum is a complex condition with a multifactorial etiology characterized by severe intractable nausea and vomiting. Despite a high prevalence, studies exploring underlying etiology and treatments are limited. We performed a literature review, focusing on articles published over the last 10 years, to examine current perspectives and recent developments in hyperemesis gravidarum.

Keywords: adverse pregnancy outcomes; antiemetics; hyperemesis gravidarum; nausea; pregnancy; vomiting in pregnancy.

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