Progesterone for Prevention of Preterm Birth

• Main Authors: Piya Chaemsaithong (Author), Kasem Raungrongmorakot (Author), Patama Promsonthi (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: The Royal Thai College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, 2012-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Preterm birth is a major cause of perinatal mortality and morbidity. It is also the main directed cause of neonatal death globally(1). Preterm birth is responsible for more than 80% of neonatal deaths and 50% of long term morbidity in the surviving infants(1-3). Preterm birth rates have been rising...