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Velez Edwards DR, Likis FE, Andrews JC, Woodworth AL, Jerome RN, Fonnesbeck CJ, Nikki McKoy J, Hartmann KE. Progestogens for preterm birth prevention: a systematic review and meta-analysis by drug route. Archives of gynecology and obstetrics. 2013 Jun;287(287). 1059-66.
Abstract
Progestogen has been investigated as a preventive intervention among women with increased preterm birth risk. Our objective was to systematically review the effectiveness of intramuscular (IM), vaginal, and oral progestogens for preterm birth and neonatal death prevention.