Progesterone Gel Reduces Risk of Early Preterm Birth, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development Study
WebMD -- April 6, 2011 -- Progesterone gel may reduce the chances of early preterm birth in some women who are considered high risk, according to new research in Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Babies born too early are at risk for many health problems, including breathing difficulty, blindness, deafness, and learning disabilities.