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ArticleOpen veterinary journal2025

Characterization of the effect of graded doses of dexamethasone administration on the functional system and maternal prenatal Wistar rat (

Amung Logam Saputro, Ragil Angga Prastiya, Muhammad Thohawi Elziyad Purnama, Ratih Novita Praja, Wiwik Misaco Yuniarti, Salipudin Tasil Maslamama, Azhar Burhanuddin, Dilla Chelsea Aziizahrani Santoso, Evelyn Zaalfa Winni Kusuma, Jihan Annisa and 3 more

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Amung Logam SaputroProgram Study of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Health, Medicine, and Life Sciences, Universitas Airlangga, Banyuwangi, Indonesia.
Ragil Angga PrastiyaProgram Study of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Health, Medicine, and Life Sciences, Universitas Airlangga, Banyuwangi, Indonesia.
Muhammad Thohawi Elziyad PurnamaProgram Study of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Health, Medicine, and Life Sciences, Universitas Airlangga, Banyuwangi, Indonesia.
Ratih Novita PrajaProgram Study of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Health, Medicine, and Life Sciences, Universitas Airlangga, Banyuwangi, Indonesia.
Wiwik Misaco YuniartiDepartment of Veterinary Clinic, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia.
Salipudin Tasil MaslamamaDepartment of Agricultural Biotechnology, Faculty of Agriculture, Eskişehir Osmangazi Üniversitesi, Eskişehir, Turkey.
Azhar BurhanuddinProgram Study of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Health, Medicine, and Life Sciences, Universitas Airlangga, Banyuwangi, Indonesia.
Dilla Chelsea Aziizahrani SantosoProgram Study of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Health, Medicine, and Life Sciences, Universitas Airlangga, Banyuwangi, Indonesia.
Evelyn Zaalfa Winni KusumaProgram Study of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Health, Medicine, and Life Sciences, Universitas Airlangga, Banyuwangi, Indonesia.
Jihan AnnisaProgram Study of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Health, Medicine, and Life Sciences, Universitas Airlangga, Banyuwangi, Indonesia.
Shifa Salsabilla PrajaProgram Study of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Health, Medicine, and Life Sciences, Universitas Airlangga, Banyuwangi, Indonesia.
Wayan Ari WijayaProgram Study of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Health, Medicine, and Life Sciences, Universitas Airlangga, Banyuwangi, Indonesia.
Wira Tirta JaladaraProgram Study of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Health, Medicine, and Life Sciences, Universitas Airlangga, Banyuwangi, Indonesia.

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Background: Misuse of dexamethasone as a synthetic glucocorticoid anti-inflammation drug is prevalent because of its affordability and therapeutic benefits, despite frequent disregard for proper usage guidelines. Aim: This study investigated the effects of dexamethasone administration during the second trimester of pregnancy, which is the success or failure factor of final stage fetal development on progesterone, luteinizing hormone (LH), and endometrial thickness in Wistar rats. Methods: The study involved 120 pregnant female Wistar rats divided into four treatment groups as follows: C as the control without injection, T1 receiving dexamethasone doses of 0.36 mg/day, T2 receiving dexamethasone doses of 0.72 mg/day, and T3 receiving dexamethasone doses of 0.75 mg/day, which received injection treatment for seven consecutive days (days 8-14 of pregnancy). At the end of the study period, the following parameters were measured: progesterone, LH, and endometrial thickness. Results: Dexamethasone significantly decreased progesterone levels, LH, and endometrial thickness ( Conclusion: Dexamethasone administration during the second trimester caused adverse hormonal imbalances and disrupted endometrial development in pregnant rats. These findings underscore the risks of glucocorticoid misuse during pregnancy. Proper adherence to medical guidelines is crucial for minimizing the detrimental effects on reproductive function and fetal development. This study emphasizes the importance of monitoring and regulating dexamethasone use, particularly in pregnant individuals, to safeguard maternal and fetal health.

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Anti-Inflammatory AgentsDexamethasoneEndometriumGlucocorticoidsAnimalsDose-Response Relationship, DrugFemaleLuteinizing HormonePregnancyProgesteroneRatsRats, WistarAnti-Inflammatory AgentsDexamethasoneGlucocorticoidsLuteinizing HormoneProgesteroneCorticosteroidsDexamethasoneHormone balanceProductionReproductionResponsible Consumption

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PMCPMC12184451

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