Different Types of Progesterone in the Prevention of Preterm Labor

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

Timeline

Start

2016-07

Primary completion

2018-07

Completion

2018-08

Drugs

Indications

No indication recorded.