Guideline No. 398: Progesterone for Prevention of Spontaneous Preterm Birth

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: To assess the benefits and risks of progesterone therapy for women at increased risk of spontaneous preterm birth (SPB) and to make recommendations for the use of progesterone to reduce the risk of SPB and improve postnatal outcomes. OPTIONS: To administer or withhold progesterone therapy for women deemed to be at high risk of SPB.

Authors

Jain V; McDonald SD; Mundle WR; Farine D

Journal

Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, Vol. 42, No. 6, pp. 806–812

Publisher

Elsevier

Publication Date

June 2020

DOI

10.1016/j.jogc.2019.04.012

ISSN

1701-2163

Associated Experts

Sarah McDonald

Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences

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