CONCLUSIONS: We hypothesize that persistent ovarian overstimulation by hCG had occurred in the mother during pregnancy, leading to prolonged autonomous excess production of androgens during the first weeks after delivery. As a causative mechanism, we propose that gestational hyperandrogenism and hypo...
β-hCG β-subunit of human chorionic gonadotropin GA Gestation age CDKN1C Cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor 1C CPAP Continuous positive airway pressure CPR Cerebroplacental ratio CRP C-reactive protein FGR Fetal growth restriction HELLP Hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, low platelet count ISUOG Internat...