Progesterone regulation of cervix ripening in preterm and term birth
Steven M. Yellon, Daylan Ward, Ashley Thompson, Brigitte M. Vazquez, D. Daniel Baldwin, Elaine J. Oldford, Michael A. Kirby
This study investigates how progesterone loss affects cervical remodeling and preterm birth, finding that P4 treatment prevents preterm birth but causes dystocia, while loss of P4 response correlates with cervical ripening.
bioRxiv · Jan 31, 2025 · PreprintPhysiology