| Changes in olfactory function with several pregnancies? | |
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PMID: 18690560 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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OBJECTIVE: To investigate whether olfactory performance decreases as a function of the number of pregnancies, previous research having indicated that olfactory function decreases in the course of pregnancy. METHODS: In a prospective study three groups of women were investigated (total n = 93), women who have given birth to no children (group 0), to one child (group 1), and to two or three children (group 2). Olfactory function was assessed using the "Sniffin' Sticks" kit. RESULTS: There was no significant difference in olfactory function between the three groups. CONCLUSION: While pregnancy is typically accompanied by changes in olfactory performance, these alterations obviously do not translate into a long-lasting change in olfactory function dependent on the number of pregnancies. |
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Authors:
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C Wohlgemuth; E Beinder; N Ochsenbein-Kölble; T Hummel |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Swiss medical weekly Volume: 138 ISSN: 1424-7860 ISO Abbreviation: Swiss Med Wkly Publication Date: 2008 Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-08-11 Completed Date: 2008-12-12 Revised Date: 2011-02-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 100970884 Medline TA: Swiss Med Wkly Country: Switzerland |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 466-9 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Obstetrics, Univesity Hospital, Zurich, Switzerland. |
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Adult Female Health Status Indicators Humans Olfaction Disorders / etiology* Olfactory Perception Pregnancy Pregnancy Complications / physiopathology* Prospective Studies Risk Factors Smell* Young Adult |
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