Itching during cholestasis of pregnancy is due retained :
Correct Answer: Bile salts
Description: Intrahepatic cholestasis and pruritus gravidarum Results from retained bile salts. Linked to high circulating levels of estrogen, which inhibit intraductal transpo of bile acids. Rx - Ursodeoxycholic acid
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