[Decreased serum prolactin levels associated with infections in female patients with symptoms of spontaneous abortion].

INTRODUCTION

Previous research indicates that intraocular infections result in dramatic decrease of prolactin serum levels during pregnancy. The aim of this study was to assess biochemical aspects of pregnancy, including determination of serum prolactin levels in patients with infection.

MATERIAL AND

METHODS

The evaluation included patients with symptoms of imminent miscarriage and present, or absent signs of vaginal infection, as well as patients with uncompromised pregnancies, as controls.

RESULTS

Serum estradiol levels, progesterone and prolactin were decreased in patients with bacterial infections.

DISCUSSION: The role of prolactin in regulation of pregnancy was discussed, as well as its interactions with other regulatory hormones of pregnancy.

CONCLUSION

Serum prolactin levels were decreased (17.68%) in patients with symptoms of imminent miscariage and current lower genital infection.