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The effect of progesterone on myometrial contractility, potassium channels, and tocolytic efficacy.
Reprod Sci
November 2009
Reproductive and Maternal Medicine, Institute of Biomedical and Life Sciences University of Glasgow, Scotland, UK.
Objectives: Recent clinical trials have demonstrated a beneficial effect of supplementation with progesterone to prevent preterm labor. We aimed to determine the effects of progesterone treatment in vitro and in vivo and 17alpha-hydroxyprogesterone caproate (17OHPC) in vitro on myometrial contractions.
Methods: Myometrial strips were taken from women undergoing cesarean delivery at term.