Different Types of Progesterone in the Prevention of Preterm Labor
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Unknown status
Trial end date:
2018-08-01
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Summary
Preterm birth is a common problem in obstetric care,with estimates ranging from 5% in several
European countries to 18% in some African countries, Preterm labor defined as delivery before
37 completed weeks is the leading cause of perinatal and neonatal morbidity and mortality and
strongly related to the developmental and neurological disabilities later in life..
There is still considerable uncertainty regarding the optimal progesterone type, route of
administration, dosage and timing of start of therapy to prevent preterm labor in risky women