Urinary prostaglandin excretion in pregnancy: the effect of dietary sodium restriction |
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Authors: | Delemarre F M Thomas C M van den Berg R J Jongsma H W Steegers E A |
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Institution: | Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Medical Center Nijmegen, The Netherlands. f.delemarre@obgyn.azn.nl |
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Abstract: | INTRODUCTION: Dietary sodium restriction results in activation of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone-system. In the non-pregnant situation renin release in response to a low sodium diet is mediated by prostaglandins. We studied the effect of dietary sodium restriction on urinary prostaglandin metabolism in pregnancy. PATIENTS AND METHODS: In a randomized, longitudinal study the excretion of urinary metabolites of prostacyclin (6-keto-PGF(1 alpha)and 2,3-dinor-6-keto-PGF(1 alpha)) and thromboxane A(2)(TxB(2)and 2,3-dinor-TxB(2)) was determined throughout pregnancy and post partum in 12 women on a low sodium diet and in 12 controls. RESULTS: In pregnancy the excretion of all urinary prostaglandins is increased. The 6-keto-PGF(1 alpha)/ TxB(2)-ratio as well as the 2, 3-dinor-6-keto-PGF(1 alpha)/ 2,3-dinor-TxB(2)-ratio did not significantly change in pregnancy. CONCLUISION Prostacyclin and thromboxane do not seem to play an important role in sodium balance during pregnancy. |
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