Clinical Importance of the First Trimester Uterine Artery Doppler Measurements in Patients with Hyperemesis Gravidarum

Objective: To examine the relationship between the first trimester uterine artery doppler measurements, biochemical markers, first trimester antenatal screening test and severity of hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) according to Pregnancy-Unique Quantification of Emesis (PUQE) score.Methods: A prospective observational study was carried out in a tertiary university hospital, between December 2016 and March 2017.A total of 207 consecutive singleton pregnancies at 11-13.6 weeks of gestations were enrolled.Sociodemographic, clinical characteristics, PUQE scores, biochemical blood, and urine sample results were collected.First trimester antenatal screening test and uterine artery doppler measurements were performed.The severity of HG was made based on the score of PUQE test.Clinical Importance of the First Trimester Uterine Artery Doppler Measurements in Patients with Hyperemesis Gravidarum