title: Hyperolfaction and hyperemesis gravidarum: what is the relationship?
abstract: The exact etiology of hyperemesis gravidarum (pernicious vomiting of pregnancy) is unknown, but hyperolfaction may be one contributing factor. The net result of hyperolfaction in pregnancy may be a mechanism cuing the pregnant woman to seek a cleaner, quieter, more temperate environment.
authors.affiliation: Department of Nutritional Services, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA 02115, USA.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Erick
mesh_terms: D000932:Antiemetics / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D049670:History, 17th Century; D049671:History, 18th Century; D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D049690:History, Ancient; D049691:History, Medieval; D006801:Humans; D006939:Hyperemesis Gravidarum / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology / Q000266:history; D008297:Male; D011247:Pregnancy; D011256:Pregnancy Outcome; D012903:Smell / Q000502:physiology*
chemical_list: D000932:Antiemetics