Journal of Reproductive Immunology
Volume 57, Issue 1 , Pages 203-215, October 2002

The partner's role in the etiology of preeclampsia

  • Gus Dekker

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Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Adelaide, Head Division of Obstetrics/Gynaecology and Paediatrics, North Western Adelaide Health Service, Lyell McEwin Hospital, Haydown Road, SA 5112, Elizabeth Vale, SA, Australia

Received 5 March 2002; received in revised form 5 April 2002; accepted 9 April 2002.

Abstract 

The etiology of preeclampsia is often considered to be purely maternal, i.e. maternal constitutional factors that impair maternal cardiovascular/endothelial mechanisms normally required to cope with the specific pregnancy demands, being primarily a generalised inflammatory response and a hyperdynamic circulation. Recent data strongly indicate an important role for the male partner in the causation of this common pregnancy disorder. The aim of this review is to discuss the relevant literature and to explain how paternal, relational and sexual factors play an important role in the etiology of preeclampsia.

Keywords:  Preeciampsia, Etiology, Immunology, Partner

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PII: S0165-0378(02)00039-6

Journal of Reproductive Immunology
Volume 57, Issue 1 , Pages 203-215, October 2002

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