Assessment of prophylactic use of oral micronized progesterone in prevention of preterm labour in high risk pregnancy

• Published in: Journal of Advanced Medical and Dental Sciences Research Vol. 11; no. 2; pp. 21 - 26
• Main Authors: Rathore, Kiran, Qureshi, Shazi
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Amritsar Journal of Advanced Medical and Dental Sciences Research (JAMDSR) 01.02.2023
• Subjects: Apgar score; Birth weight; Epigenetics; Gestational age; Morbidity; Neonates; Pregnancy; Pregnancy complications; Premature birth; Prevention; Progesterone; Risk groups; Risk reduction; Socioeconomic factors

Objective: To assess the effect of prophylactic use of oral micronized progesterone (OMP) in prevention of preterm labour(PTL) in high risk pregnancy. Methods: this present case control study was conducted at OBGY Department 120 women with at least one PTB who received 100 mg of OMP or no drug twice...