EFFICACY OF 17-α-HYDROXY-PROGESTRONE IN PREVENTION OF PRETERM LABOR IN HIGH RISK PREGNANT WOMEN

Authors

  • Wajiha Shadab
  • Shazia Riaz
  • Farzana Aftab
  • Faizan Hassan Shah Ayub Medical College

Abstract

Background: Preterm delivery (before 37 completed weeks of gestation) is a major determinant of infant mortality. The objective of study was to determine the efficacy of 17-alpha hydroxy-progesterone in preventing delivery before 37 weeks of gestation in high risk women. Methods: This study, a randomized controlled trial was conducted in Obstetrics OPD, observing all scientific and ethical protocols. The women with less than 20 weeks gestation and with a past history of preterm delivery were included. A total of 132 women fulfilled the study requirements. Two groups made were as follows: Group A (Treatment group received intramuscular 17-alpha hydroxy-progesterone) and Group B served as control (The control group revived intramuscular Neurobion). A total of 66 women were assigned to each group. The data was recorded on a specially designed proforma for statistical analysis and comparison following the standard procedure. Results: The criterion was strictly observed. The results showed a statistically significant (p<0.01) difference between group A as compared to group B. Conclusion: 17-α-Hydroxyprogesterone was found to be an effective drug in preventing delivery before 37 weeks in women at risk.Keywords: 17-Alpha-hydroxyprogesterone; Preterm labour; High risk pregnancy

Author Biography

Faizan Hassan Shah, Ayub Medical College

PGT FCPS 1 Trainee, Surgical C unit. Ayub Teaching Hospital

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Published

2018-03-16