Functional effects of 17alpha-hydroxyprogesterone caproate (17P) on human myometrial contractility in vitro

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>17alpha-hydroxyprogesterone caproate (17P) administration reportedly improves outcome for women with a previous spontaneous preterm delivery. This study, using in vitro strips of human uterine smooth muscle, aimed to investigate the...

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Main Authors: Morrison John J, Friel Anne M, O'Reilly Michael W, Sexton Donal J
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2004-12-01
Series:Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology
Online Access:http://www.rbej.com/content/2/1/80