Value of Serum Glycocholic Acid and Total Bile Acids in Predicting Maternal and Perinatal Outcomes in Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy

Abstract

Objective. To see whether serum glycocholic acid (CG) and total bile acids (TBA) can predict maternal and perinatal outcomes in pregnant women with intrahepatic cholestasis (ICP). Method. The observation group consisted of 80 women with ICP who were treated in our hospital, whereas the control group consisted of 50 ordinary women who were also treated at our hospital at the same time. The levels of CG and TBA in the two groups were determined independently, and the differences in poor perinatal outcomes were compared. Finally, the predictive diagnostic value of CG and TBA for poor perinatal outcomes in ICP mothers was displayed using the Spearman correlation between CG and TBA and Apgar. The maternal CG and TBA levels in the observation group were substantially higher than in the control group (P0.05). The observation group had more significant maternal-fetal discomfort, neonatal asphyxia, preterm birth, and perinatal death than the control group (P0.05). The risk of poor perinatal outcomes in ICP mothers rose when TBA and CG levels increased (P0.05). Apgar ratings were inversely associated with CG and TBA (r = −0.8251 and r = −0.5969, respectively, P0.05). The CG and TBA diagnostic AUCs for unfavorable perinatal outcomes in ICP mothers were (P0.05). Conclusion. CG and TBA have a high diagnostic value for ICP and may better predict and identify poor prenatal outcomes. It is suitable for clinical use.