In Twin Pregnancies, Zinc and Iron Decreased, while Copper Increased Minimally

Authors : Gürkan ÇIKIM, Mehmet Yalçın GÜNAL, Abdullah TOK, Metin KILINÇ, Kemal HANSU, Solmaz SUSAM

Pages : 450-457

Doi:10.19127/mbsjohs.1138244

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Publication Date : 2022-08-31

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Objective: Along with the increase in the frequency of multiple pregnancies, an increase is observed in the frequency of feto-maternal negativities. In our study, we aimed to determine the iron, ferritin, hemoglobin, zinc, and copper levels in second-trimester multiparous twin pregnancies and compare them with the values in singleton pregnancies and healthy women with the same demographic characteristics. Methods: Three groups were created in the study; control group, single pregnancy group, and twin pregnancy group. Fasting venous blood samples were taken from individuals. Iron, zinc, copper, and ferritin levels were measured. Results: Compared with the control group, the ferritin insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(Fe);, and zinc insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(Zn); values of the individuals in the single and twin pregnancy groups were statistically low while copper insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(Cu); levels were significantly high insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p<0.05);. Also, when compared with individuals in a single pregnancy group, a statistically significant decrease was found in Fe, and Zn levels in the twin pregnancy group insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p<0.05);. Although there was a minimal increase in Cu levels, this increase was not statistically significant in the twin pregnancy group. Conclusion: Since changes in trace element levels can lead to feto-maternal adverse effects, we think that dietary habits should be monitored, and zinc, copper, ferritin, and iron levels should be followed in pregnant women.
Keywords : Twin pregnancy, iron, zinc, copper, ferritin