Published in Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand on December 07, 2010
Vaginal Progesterone for Prevention of Preterm Birth After an Episode of Preterm Labor | NCT01523483
Uterine Electrical Activity Before and After Progesterone Treatment for Preterm Labor | NCT01406197
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