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##'''<span style="color:#ff0000">Increased filtered loads of urinary inhibitors, such as citrate and magnesium''' | ##'''<span style="color:#ff0000">Increased filtered loads of urinary inhibitors, such as citrate and magnesium''' | ||
##'''<span style="color:#ff0000">Increased urine output''' | ##'''<span style="color:#ff0000">Increased urine output''' | ||
# '''Hydronephrosis/hydroureter of Pregnancy''' | # '''<span style="color:#ff0000">Hydronephrosis/hydroureter of Pregnancy''' | ||
#* '''Due to (2):''' | #* '''<span style="color:#ff0000">Due to (2):''' | ||
#*# '''Increased circulating progesterone | #*# '''<span style="color:#ff0000">Increased circulating progesterone</span>''', which causes relaxation of ureteral smooth muscle, reducing ureteral peristalsis. | ||
#*# '''Direct compression of the ureters by the gravid uterus''' | #*# '''<span style="color:#ff0000">Direct compression of the ureters by the gravid uterus''' | ||
#*#* '''Likely the main factor''' | #*#* '''Likely the main factor''' | ||
#*#** Women with an altered upper urinary tract in whom the ureter does not cross the pelvic brim, such as those with ileal conduit or renal ectopia, do not experience hydronephrosis during pregnancy | #*#** Women with an altered upper urinary tract in whom the ureter does not cross the pelvic brim, such as those with ileal conduit or renal ectopia, do not experience hydronephrosis during pregnancy | ||