Anyone apart of this Study?
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Topic: Anyone apart of this Study?
Posted By: Tastic
Subject: Anyone apart of this Study?
Date Posted: 11 September 2009 at 1:06pm
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I was approached at the OB's office about the PROGRESS study (Progesterone after previous preterm birth for the prevention of respiratory distress syndrome)
now this study is quite involved. it would mean that from 20 weeks til 34 week - if I make it I am needed to insert nightly 100mg viginal pessery or Progesterone so my question anyone else doing this? what are your thought on pessarys? and what will it do to the baby? (this study is to try and find out if progesterone cuts the chances of pretem labor down) man I hope this post makes sense lol |
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Posted By: T_Rex
Date Posted: 11 September 2009 at 3:19pm
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I'm not involved in this, but I do know progesterone pessaries are often used to support pregnancy, usually in the earlier stages (and not just in people either!). Basically progesterone acts on the uterus to make it believe its pregnant and act in a way favourable to pregnancy (i.e. not contracting, among other things). It shouldn't affect the baby at all, as its a natural hormone that is already in your body during pregnancy. I've done quite a bit of reading about its effects and I've not seen anything to suggest that elevated levels could harm a fetus in any way. What did the doctor say about it?
You can be pretty sure that if its reached the human clinical trials stage, it's been through fairly rigorous ethical review and deemed to be safe - but ask him/her about it. They should be able to tell you who has reviewed the project and what they said about it. Ultimately its up to you to be happy to be involved, but ask lots of questions until you feel like you have enough information to make an informed decision. If they want you in their study, they'll take the time to answer them. Hope that helps a bit  ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Tastic
Date Posted: 11 September 2009 at 4:52pm
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Thank You T_Rex
I can't recall exactly what the lady said about it when she approached me - just that the study is to determine whither progesterone taken throughout pregnancy from a earlier stage will help lady's with previous preterm pregnancy's to carry full-time I have however just received the participant information sheet in the mail today so will give it a good read |