Abstract:Incidence of preterm delivery ranges from 7-12% of all gestations and premature birth is one of the main causes for newborn morbimortality. It is responsible for over three quarters of neonatal deaths, minus congenital malformations. Several strategies can be adopted to reduce premature delivery rates, including risk factor identification and prophylactic use of progesterone. Among the main actions of progesterone is its relaxing effect upon uterine muscles, the ability to block the effects of cytokin, and its… Show more
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