Progesterone, either endogenously produced or supplied exogenously, supports the function of the cervix in sustaining intrauterine pregnancy, and the withdrawal of progesterone, either through natural processes or pharmacologic intervention, leads to delivery which May 28, 2022 · Progesterone is a crucial hormone for maintaining pregnancy
CONCLUSION: Vaginal progesterone and cerclage are equally effective for preventing preterm birth and improving perinatal outcomes in women with a singleton gestation
VAGINAL PROGESTERONE VERSUS CERVICAL CERCLAGE FOR THE PREVENTION OF PRETERM BIRTH IN WOMEN WITH A SONOGRAPHIC SHORT CERVIX
Patients with a short cervix can be treated with vaginal progesterone or cerclage, or both, depending on the clinical scenario
If you have a short cervix with no history of a preterm
Vaginal progesterone can be administered with suppositories or injections
It suppresses uterine contractions, has an immune
This protocol outlines a randomized trial of 630 women evaluating the use of micronized vaginal progesterone or pessary versus control (placebo) to prevent early