5 Questions
What is the leading cause of late preterm labor?
Recurrent preterm labor
Which maternal factor is NOT listed as a potential cause of preterm labor?
High educational level
What is the fetal cause of preterm labor mentioned in the text?
Congenital previa
What substance is mentioned as being deficient in the text as a potential cause of preterm labor?
Estriol
What is the test mentioned in the text for predicting preterm labor?
Fetal fibronectin (FFN) detection
Study Notes
Causes of Preterm Labor
- The leading cause of late preterm labor is unknown, but several maternal and fetal factors contribute to its occurrence.
Maternal Factors
- Certain maternal factors can contribute to preterm labor, including a previous history of preterm labor, multiple pregnancy, and cervical insufficiency.
- However, maternal age is NOT listed as a potential cause of preterm labor.
Fetal Factors
- One fetal factor that can contribute to preterm labor is fetal distress.
Deficiencies and Preterm Labor
- A deficiency in progesterone is mentioned as a potential cause of preterm labor.
Predicting Preterm Labor
- The fetal fibronectin test is mentioned as a predictor of preterm labor.
Test your knowledge on preterm labor in obstetrics and gynecology with this quiz. Explore the definitions, incidence, leading causes, and recurrence factors associated with preterm labor.
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