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Tocolysis aims to stop preterm labor contractions but its prolonged use lacks proven benefits and may harm the fetus. This review examines tocolysis guidelines, evidence, and proposes improved strategies for its evaluation and use.

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  • Maternal-Fetal Medicine
  • Pharmacology

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  • Threatened preterm labor necessitates interventions to suppress uterine contractions.
  • Tocolysis is a common treatment for threatened preterm labor, often used for maternal transfer and corticosteroid administration.
  • International guidelines and practices regarding tocolysis show significant discrepancies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To critically evaluate the use of tocolysis, particularly maintenance and repeated tocolysis, in threatened preterm labor.
  • To compare international guidelines and clinical practices with existing scientific evidence.
  • To propose strategies for optimizing the evaluation and application of tocolytic agents.

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  • Literature review and synthesis of existing evidence on tocolysis.
  • Comparative analysis of international guidelines on preterm labor management.
  • Critical reflection on the benefits and risks of prolonged tocolysis.

Main Results:

  • The proven benefit of prolonging pregnancy with tocolysis remains uncertain.
  • Maintenance and repeated tocolysis may not improve outcomes and could potentially harm the fetus in a hostile intrauterine environment.
  • Discrepancies exist between recommended guidelines and actual clinical implementation of tocolysis.

Conclusions:

  • The efficacy and safety of prolonged or repeated tocolysis require further investigation.
  • Strategies to refine the evaluation and use of tocolytics are needed to improve patient care and fetal outcomes.
  • Future research should focus on evidence-based protocols for tocolytic therapy in threatened preterm labor.