The biological meaning of progesterone levels |
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Authors: | AI Csapo J Eskola Z Ruttner |
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Institution: | 2. Sunnen Fellow, Semmelweis Medical University, Budapest, Hungary |
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Abstract: | The effect of systematically delayed progesterone treatment was examined in 45 pregnant rats near term. Progesterone (P) and prostaglandin F (PGF) were measured in uterine vein plasma and uterine tissue before and during spontaneous labor or during prolonged pregnancy. Control animals exhibited the expected P-withdrawal (Pw) prior to spontaneous labor and properly time P-treatment predictably prevente Pw and labor. However, when P was administered 11.7 ± 2.8 hours (Mean ± S.E.) before spontaneous labor, the animals delivered normally despite increased plasma and tissue P-levels. These observations show that P-concentration can not be equated to P-action. Thus, when high P-levels are measured near term, as in parturient women, the biological ACTION of this hormone on uterine function should be cautiously interpreted. |
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