Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

[New perspectives for an old problem: premature labor]

J Barrón Vallejo1, A Kably Ambe, L Limón Luque

  • 1Clínica de Infertilidad-Endoscopia y Embarazo de Alto Riesgo, Hospital American British Cowdray (ABC).

Ginecologia Y Obstetricia De Mexico
|August 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary

Preterm birth, a major obstetric concern, is linked to genital infections. Antenatal corticosteroids reduce respiratory distress and intraventricular hemorrhage in at-risk fetuses.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

[Gamete laboratory. Determining factors of success in in-vitro fertilization].

Ginecologia y obstetricia de Mexico·2001
Same author

[Ovarian volume as a predictive factor of ovarian reserve in response to exogenous stimulation with gonadotropins and its correlation with ovum/embryo development in FIVTE/ICSI results].

Ginecologia y obstetricia de Mexico·2001
Same author

[Effect of blood concentrations of preovulatory estradiol on the quality of eggs and pre-embryos in patients treated with fertilization in vitro].

Ginecologia y obstetricia de Mexico·2001
Same author

[Changes in preovulatory molecular relationship between estradiol and progesterone in patients undergoing controlled ovarian hyperstimulation. Can they be used for the evaluation of ovarian reserve?].

Ginecologia y obstetricia de Mexico·2000
Same author

[Changes in preovulatory molecular progesterone/estradiol ratio in patients treated with controlled ovarian hyperstimulation. Can they be used in the assessment of ovarian reserve?].

Ginecologia y obstetricia de Mexico·2000
Same author

[Methods of pedicle hemostasis in laparoscopically-assisted vaginal hysterectomy (VAVH). Evaluation of results].

Ginecologia y obstetricia de Mexico·2000

Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Neonatal Medicine
  • Reproductive Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Preterm birth is a leading cause of neonatal mortality and morbidity.
  • Genital infections, such as bacterial vaginosis, increase the risk of preterm labor.
  • Cytokines are implicated in initiating uterine activity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current understanding and management strategies for preterm birth.
  • To highlight advancements in preterm birth detection and treatment.
  • To evaluate the efficacy of antenatal interventions.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of obstetric and neonatal studies.
  • Analysis of diagnostic methods including transvaginal ultrasonography and cervical fetal fibronectin.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Examination of therapeutic agents like atosiban, cytokines, and corticosteroids.

    • Main Results:

    • Bacterial vaginosis and other genital infections are associated with preterm labor.
    • New detection methods show promise for early identification.
    • Antenatal corticosteroids significantly reduce respiratory distress syndrome and intraventricular hemorrhage mortality.

    Conclusions:

    • Effective management of preterm labor requires addressing infections and utilizing advanced diagnostics.
    • While some treatments are under investigation, antenatal corticosteroids offer proven benefits for at-risk fetuses.
    • Antenatal TRH administration is not recommended for general clinical use.