METHODS: We retrospectively analyzed the clinical data of 1,978 women in the elevated maternal serum free β-hCG group (free β-hCG ≥ 2.50 multiples of the median, MoM) and 20,767 women in the normal group (0.25 MoM ≤ free β-hCG < 2.50 MoM) from a total of 22,745 singleton pregnancies, and modified Poisson regression analysis was used to calculate risk ratios (RRs) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) of the two groups.
RESULTS: The gravidity and parity in the elevated free β-hCG group were lower, and the differences between the groups were statistically significant (all, P < 0.05). The risks of polyhydramnios, preeclampsia, and hyperlipidemia, were increased in women with elevated free β-hCG levels (RRs: 1.996, 95% CI: 1.322-3.014; 1.469, 95% CI: 1.130-1.911 and 1.257, 95% CI: 1.029-1.535, respectively, all P < 0.05), intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) and female infants were also likely to happen (RRs = 1.641, 95% CI: 1.103-2.443 and 1.101, 95% CI: 1.011-1.198, both P < 0.05). Additionally, there was an association between elevated AFP and free β-hCG levels in second-trimester (RR = 1.211, 95% CI: 1.121-1.307, P < 0.001).
CONCLUSIONS: APOs, such as polyhydramnios, preeclampsia, and hyperlipidemia, were increased risks of elevated free β-hCG levels, IUGR and female infants were also likely to happen. Furthermore, there was an association between elevated AFP levels and elevated free β-hCG levels in second-trimester. We recommend prenatal monitoring according to the elevated maternal serum free β-hCG level and the occurrence of APO.
方法:我们回顾性分析了孕妇血清游离β-hCG升高组1978例妇女的临床资料(游离β-hCG≥中位数的2.50倍,MoM)和正常组(0.25MoM≤游离β-hCG<2.50MoM)中的20,767名妇女,来自总共22,745例单胎妊娠,采用改良泊松回归分析计算两组的风险比(RR)和95%置信区间(CI).
结果:游离β-hCG升高组的妊娠和胎次较低,两组之间的差异具有统计学意义(所有,P<0.05)。羊水过多的风险,先兆子痫,和高脂血症,在游离β-hCG水平升高的女性中增加(RRs:1.996,95%CI:1.322-3.014;1.469,95%CI:1.130-1.911和1.257,95%CI:1.029-1.535,所有P<0.05),宫内生长受限(IUGR)和女性婴儿也可能发生(RRs=1.641,95%CI:1.103-2.443和1.101,95%CI:1.011-1.198,均P<0.05)。此外,妊娠中期AFP升高与游离β-hCG水平相关(RR=1.211,95%CI:1.121-1.307,P<0.001)。
结论:APOs,如羊水过多,先兆子痫,和高脂血症,游离β-hCG水平升高的风险增加,IUGR和女婴也可能发生。此外,妊娠中期AFP水平升高和游离β-hCG水平升高之间存在关联.我们建议根据孕妇血清游离β-hCG水平升高和APO的发生情况进行产前监测。