Background: A variety of methods and measures have been used to quantify oxidative stress
in clinical studies related to preterm birth (PTB), and studies have reported conflicting …

Inflammation and oxidative stress play major roles in healthy and pathological pregnancy.
Environmental exposure to chemical pollutants may adversely affect maternal and fetal …

The notion that oxidative stress plays a role in virtually every human disease and
environmental exposure has become ingrained in everyday knowledge. However, mounting …

During pregnancy, cycles of hypoxia and oxidative stress play a key role in the proper
development of the fetus. Hypoxia during the first weeks is crucial for placental development …

Background: Extreme ambient temperatures have been linked to preterm birth. Preterm
premature rupture of membranes is a common precursor to preterm birth but is rarely studied …

Introduction: Oxidative stress–mediated fetal membrane cell aging is activated prematurely
in preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROMs). The mechanism of this …

The significance of oxidative stress in the pathophysiology of male reproductive processes
has been closely studied in the last two decades. Recently, it has become clear that …

Problem To evaluate the inflammatory pattern in maternal circulation from women with
preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM) considering the occurrence of …

Aim To compare maternal, fetal and placental trace element (magnesium, zinc and copper)
and heavy metal (cadmium and lead) and maternal vitamin (retinol, α [alpha]‐tocopherol …

Premature rupture of the fetal membranes (PROM) is a common and important obstetric
complication with increased risk of adverse consequences for both mothers and fetuses. An …