Short cervix and vaginal progesterone: a model on how to tackle the problem of idiopathic preterm labor.
Preterm deliveries continue to be a major problem in obstetrics and pediatrics. Short cervical length has been identified as the most accurate way to predict preterm delivery. Recently, vaginally administered progesterone has been shown in separate studies to dramatically decrease the prematurity rate in patients with a short cervix. The research that came to this conclusion is a good model to be used to approach other etiologies of preterm labor and delivery.
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of South Alabama, 251 Cox Street, Room 1101, Mobile, AL 36604, USA. davidlewis@usouthal.edu
David F
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Lewis
Susan L
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Baker
Robert
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Stauffer
D000282:Administration, Intravaginal; D002584:Cervix Uteri / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D005260:Female; D005865:Gestational Age; D006801:Humans; D007752:Obstetric Labor, Premature / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011374:Progesterone / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D016032:Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic; D015149:Tocolytic Agents; D014463:Ultrasonography
D015149:Tocolytic Agents; D011374:Progesterone