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What are the causes of stretch marks in pregnancy?

By Zaira Salvador B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist).
Last Update: 10/20/2022

The main causes of stretch marks are sudden changes in weight, hormonal excess or corticosteroid-based treatments. Dry skin and a poor diet can also favor their appearance.

Other risk factors include twin pregnancy, excess amniotic fluid, a second pregnancy, etc.

 Zaira Salvador
Zaira Salvador
B.Sc., M.Sc.
Embryologist
Bachelor's Degree in Biotechnology from the Technical University of Valencia (UPV). Biotechnology Degree from the National University of Ireland en Galway (NUIG) and embryologist specializing in Assisted Reproduction, with a Master's Degree in Biotechnology of Human Reproduction from the University of Valencia (UV) and the Valencian Infertility Institute (IVI)
License: 3185-CV
Embryologist. Bachelor's Degree in Biotechnology from the Technical University of Valencia (UPV). Biotechnology Degree from the National University of Ireland en Galway (NUIG) and embryologist specializing in Assisted Reproduction, with a Master's Degree in Biotechnology of Human Reproduction from the University of Valencia (UV) and the Valencian Infertility Institute (IVI) License: 3185-CV.