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KMID : 0857020130280010001
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Kosin Medical Journal
2013 Volume.28 No. 1 p.1 ~ p.6
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The Up-to-date Informations of Progesterone Supplementation for Prevention of Preterm Birth
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Cho Hyun-Jin
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Abstract
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Preterm birth (PTB) remains a major cause of neonatal mortality and morbidity, despite improvements in tocolytic treatment and neonatal care. Progesterone (17a-hydroxyprogesterone) produced naturally or synthetically can prevent PTB when applied vaginally and orally. Progesterone use may be a safe and cost-effective option in cases of singleton pregnancy with prior PTB, asymptomatically short cervix and arrested preterm labor.
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KEYWORD
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Cervical length, Preterm birth, Preterm labor, Progesterone
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