چكيده لاتين :
Adverse outcomes of pregnancy increase among women with
high density of hemoglobin. This study eval uates the effects of
iron supplementation on serum copper level in pregnant
women with hemoglobin higher than 13.2 g/dl. Sixty two
pregnant women with Hemoglobin >13.2 g/dl and normal serum
copper levels in their 13-18 weeks of gestation were randomized
into case and control groups. From 20יh week till the
end of the pregnancy ferrous sui fate tablets (150 mg tablet,
containing 50 mg elemental iron) were given to the case group
whereas, the controls received daily placebo tablets. Hemoglobin
and serum copper levels were measured during the
weeks of24 to 28 (first trimester) and 32 to 36 (second trimester).
Serum copper level of the case group during the second
and third trimester was significantly lower than of the control
group. lt is concluded that, iron supplementation in pregnant
women with hemoglobin above 13.2 g/dl possibil ity increases the
risk of copper deficiency.
