Progestogens for Prevention of Preterm Birth
by Frances E Likis, et al.
Publisher: AHRQ 2012
Number of pages: 363
Description:
Progestogens prevent preterm birth when used in singleton pregnancy in which the mother has had a prior spontaneous preterm birth or in which cervical length is short. The strength of the evidence supporting its use for these indications is moderate and low, respectively.
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