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Increased rate of preterm deliveries in untreated women with luteal phase deficiencies. Preliminary report

Check JH et al., 1992

Gynecologic and obstetric investigation, 33(3), 183-184

DOI 10.1159/000294877 PMID 1612531 Source

Abstract

Some randomized studies have suggested a significant beneficial effect of 17-hydroxyprogesterone caproate in the prevention of preterm labor [1, 2], The therapy in both studies was initiated at approximately 12-16 weeks and continued until labor. We considered the possibility that a deficient proges­ terone effect during the first trimester may lead to a higher rate of preterm deliveries. A retrospective study was thus performed comparing the incidence of preterm versus full-term pregnancies in women with luteal phase defects who were either treated or not treated with proges­ terone supplementation during the first trimester.

Topics

Reproductive Endocrinology > Luteal Phase > SupportReproductive Endocrinology > Progesterone > SupplementationPregnancy > Preterm Birth > PreventionPregnancy > Outcomes > Complications
luteal phase defect preterm delivery, progesterone supplementation preterm prevention, first trimester progesterone preterm labor, luteal insufficiency preterm birth risk, progesterone support preterm prevention, luteal phase deficiency pregnancy outcomes, progesterone supplementation first trimester outcomes, low progesterone early pregnancy preterm, progesterone therapy preterm labor prevention, luteal phase defect treatment outcomes

Cite this article

Check, J. H., Lee, G., Epstein, R., & Vetter, B. (1992). Increased rate of preterm deliveries in untreated women with luteal phase deficiencies. Preliminary report. *Gynecologic and obstetric investigation*, *33*(3), 183-184. https://doi.org/10.1159/000294877

Keywords

Analysis of Variance, Birth Weight, Female, Humans, Infant, Newborn, Luteal Phase, Obstetric Labor, Premature, Pregnancy, Pregnancy Trimester, First, Progesterone, Retrospective Studies, Surveys and Questionnaires, Time Factors

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