Evaluation of Antioxidant (GSH, Vitamin A, E, C) and MDA in Iraqi Women with Toxoplasmosis

Background: Pregnancy loss, also referred to as a miscarriage or spontaneous abortion, is generally defined as a nonviable intrauterine pregnancy up to 20 weeks gestation. Early pregnancy loss, which occurs in the first trimester, is the most common type.

Objective:The aims of the study were to assess the role of (MDA, GSH, and levels of antioxidant vitamins, C, E and IgG, IgM of Toxoplasma gondii) causes of Abortions.

Materials and Method: For this study, 45 aborted women have been selected in first – trimester, and 25 well-matched women as control group their ages range from ( 20 – 33 years).

Results: The study shows is an increasing level of Malondialdehyde (MDA) in women with toxoplasmosis. Furthermore, there is a decreasing level of antioxidant vitamins (A, C, and E), and Glutathione (GSH).