17-Hydroxyprogesterone level as a marker for corpus luteum function in aborters versus nonaborters.
Int J Fertil
; 35(2): 112-5, 1990.
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| ID: mdl-1970979
ABSTRACT
Weekly serum levels of 17-hydroxyprogesterone (17-OHP) levels and serum progesterone (P) levels were measured in 378 pregnant women. Normal levels of 17-OHP were established in women taking ovulation-inducing drugs (OVID) versus those conceiving on normal cycles. Weekly levels of 17-OHP were measured in women who aborted and were compared with the established norms. The levels of 17-OHP in aborters were lower than in normals for their specific category established in nonaborters. These results suggest that a failing corpus luteum may contribute to some abortions. Careful attention to 17-OHP levels dropping below normal during the first trimester may alert the clinician to the need to increase progesterone exogenously and possibly prevent an abortion.
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01-internacional
Temas:
Geral
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Aborto Espontâneo
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Corpo Lúteo
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Hidroxiprogesteronas
Limite:
Female
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Humans
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Pregnancy
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Int J Fertil
Ano de publicação:
1990
Tipo de documento:
Article