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Biomarkers of preconception stress and the incidence of pregnancy loss
16 Feb 2018
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STUDY QUESTION: Are biomarkers of preconception stress associated with pregnancy loss? SUMMARY ANSWER: Preconception stress, as measured by basal salivary cortisol and alpha-amylase concentrations, is not associated with pregnancy loss. WHAT IS KNOWN ALREADY: Many studies, most of which have been retrospective, have identified an association between stressful life events and perceived stress and miscarriage....
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