Magnesium sulfate has sex-specific, dose-dependent vasodilator effects on preterm placental vessels

Conclusions As MgSO4 regulates human placental blood flow via specific pathways, foetal sex-specific MgSO4 treatment regimes may be necessary. In an era of increasing awareness of individualised medicine, sex-specific effects may be of importance when developing strategies to optimise care in high-risk patients.

http://link.springer.com/10.1186/s13293-015-0040-z

Source: Biology of Sex Differences - November 4, 2015 Category: Biology Source Type: research