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How long does pruritus associated with intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy last?

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Dr. Patrick Ramsey answered

Specializes in Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Until pregnancy ends: Cholestasis of pregnancy is a considition which generally occurs in the 3rd trimester and is characterized by intense pruritis without rash and increase serum levels of free bile acids. The condition lasts until the pregnancy ends. The pruritis sometimes can be controlled with medications, such as ursodiol.

Answered 3/7/2016

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