Role of Human Chorionic Gonadotropin in Suppression of Preterm Labor

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  • Amber Mughis, Fauzia Anbreen, Maria Ghafoor, Najma Farhat, Kiran Javed, Rubina Babar

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53350/pjmhs20221612752

Abstract

Objective: To determine the mean prolongation of pregnancy via human Chorionic gonadotropin (H.C.G) in patients presenting with preterm labor.

Materials and methods: This descriptive case study was conducted in obstetrics and gynecology department, Women and children teaching hospital Dera Ismail khan from October 21, 2019, to April 20, 2020.

Result: A total of 123 pregnant women with preterm labor were included in the study. Average age was 25.44 years+4.70sd with range 16-35 years. Prolongation of pregnancy by human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) of more than 30 days. Fifty-eight (47.2%) of preterm women were observed with prolongation of pregnancy of less than 30 days.

Practical implication: Suppression of Preterm Labor in the females using H.C.G.

Conclusion: The trial concluded that HCG is the better option in the prolongation of pregnancy in women with preterm delivery.

Keywords: Preterm delivery, Prolongation of pregnancy, NICU.

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Amber Mughis, Fauzia Anbreen, Maria Ghafoor, Najma Farhat, Kiran Javed, Rubina Babar. (2023). Role of Human Chorionic Gonadotropin in Suppression of Preterm Labor. Pakistan Journal of Medical & Health Sciences, 16(12), 752. https://doi.org/10.53350/pjmhs20221612752