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Chorionic gonadotropin beta-gene variants are associated with recurrent miscarriage in two European populations.
The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism - 1 Dec 2008
Rull Kristiina, Nagirnaja Liina, Ulander Veli-Matti, Kelgo Piret, Margus Tõnu, Kaare Milja, Aittomäki Kristiina, Laan Maris
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CONTEXT: The incidence of recurrent miscarriage (RM) (>or=3 consecutive pregnancy losses) is estimated as 1-2% in fertile couples. Familial clustering of RM has suggested the contribution of a genetic component. OBJECTIVE: A low level of human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) in maternal serum during...
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