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Progesterone and Premature Birth: Here’s What New Research Shows About Pregnant Women

  Pre-term birth has become quite prevalent worldwide. The number of babies delivered before 37 weeks is rising exponentially, increasing the risk of pregnancy complications. These babies are kept in the maternity hospital in Vashi, Navi Mumbai , longer than usual.  More than half of the babies born pre-term die or suffer from various health conditions, such as breathing difficulties, cerebral palsy, slow development, and hearing & vision problems. A new study shows that progesterone in a female’s body can mitigate the risk of pre-term birth. Progesterone therapy is also considered a viable treatment for women with a short cervix (space between the uterus and vagina).  Progesterone Treatment Hormone progesterone might be effective for people with a short cervix, as it decreases the risk of pre-term birth due to the smaller space between your uterus and vagina. However, there’s no evidence that progesterone treatment can help women with other issues.  A lot of fac...