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What is cholestasis of pregnancy?

Thanks to hormonal changes and a fast-growing belly, it's not uncommon to experience skin changes during pregnancy. You've ...
In women with intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP), higher peak bile acid levels and elevated maternal BMI (24.6) were associated with an increased risk for pruritus severity deterioration as ...
Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy is a reversible form of cholestasis, in genetically predisposed individuals. Onset is late in pregnancy and clinically it is characterized by the presence of ...
"Pregnant patients should stop using thiopurines if they develop ICP," the agency stated. ICP impairs the normal release of bile and often manifests as intense itching on the hands and feet. It can ...
Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The FDA has issued a safety alert warning patients and health care providers of a “rare risk of intrahepatic ...