Author: Saba Kash

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Saba is a content specialist with a passion for writing about healthcare. In her free time, she enjoys reading, taking long walks in the park, and enjoying the outdoors. With her writing, she hopes that more individuals will be empowered to advocate for their health.

GDF15 Hormone: A Key Player in Morning Sickness Recent scientific advancements have shed light on the role of the Growth Differentiation Factor 15 (GDF15) hormone in causing morning sickness, including its most severe form, Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG). Research has shown that higher GDF15 levels in maternal blood are associated with HG and vomiting in pregnancy. Intriguingly, this hormone is primarily produced by the fetus, suggesting a fetal origin of morning sickness symptoms. GDF15 and Genetic Predisposition to Hyperemesis Gravidarum HG, the extreme form of morning sickness, is closely linked to the GDF15 hormone. Genetic variations that affect the production or…

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