Progesterone Interactions with the Cervix: Translational Implications for Term and Preterm Birth

• Main Authors: Bryan Larsen (Author), Joseph Hwang (Author)
• Formato: Libro
• Publicado: Hindawi Limited, 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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The uterine cervix plays a vital role in maintaining pregnancy and an equally important role in allowing parturition to occur. Progesterone, either endogenously produced or supplied exogenously, supports the function of the cervix in sustaining intrauterine pregnancy, and the withdrawal of progester...