The use of progesterone for ureteral stones: a preliminary report.
Two ureteral stone patients were given injections of a progesterone derivative, resulting in prompt passage of the stones. The case reports are presented as well as a discussion of hydronephrosis of pregnancy and hormonal influences on the ureter.
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006869:Hydronephrosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology; D006908:Hydroxyprogesterones / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D007669:Kidney Calculi / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000209:etiology / Q000378:metabolism; D014513:Ureter / Q000187:drug effects; D014517:Ureteral Obstruction / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology
D006908:Hydroxyprogesterones