Vaginal progesterone is an alternative to cervical cerclage in women with a short cervix and a history of preterm birth

Preterm birth continues to be an important and global obstetrical problem. An estimated 15 million preterm births occur throughout the world annually, resulting in approximately 1 million deaths.1 In addition to the high mortality rate, preterm birth is associated with short- and long-term adverse effects.2 –6 During their early years, infants born prematurely have high rates of cerebral palsy, sensory deficits, learning disabilities, and respiratory illnesses.7–9 Later in life, these individuals have an increased incidence of diabetes, hypertension, metabolic syndrome, and other adult chronic dise ases.
Source: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Category: OBGYN Authors: Tags: Editorial Source Type: research