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Hormones for suspected impaired fetal growth
1Special Department of Research, Development and Research Training in Human Reproduction, UNDP/UNFPA/WHO/World Bank, World Health Organisation, Geneva 27, Switzerland, CH-1211. gulmezoglum@who.ch
Background:
It has been suggested that oestrogens may improve fetal growth due to an increase in nutritional supply to the fetus from greater uterine blood flow.
Objectives:
The objective of this review was to assess the effects of hormone administration for suspected impaired fetal growth and perinatal outcome.
Search Strategy:
We searched the Cochrane Pregnancy and Childbirth Group trials register and the Cochrane Controlled Trials Register. Date of last search: 22 December 1999.
Selection Criteria:
Acceptably controlled trials of hormone administration for suspected impaired fetal growth which report fetal, perinatal or maternal outcomes.
Data Collection And Analysis:
Eligibility and trial quality were assessed.
Main Results:
No studies were included since none of the potentially relevant trials reported clinical outcomes.
Reviewer'S Conclusions:
There is not enough evidence to evaluate the clinical use of hormone administration for suspected impaired fetal growth.