THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ADMINISTERING PROGESTERONE AS A MANAGEMENT FOR IMMINENT ABORTION

Imminent abortion is defined as vaginal bleeding before 20 weeks of pregnancy without the expulsion of conception products or evidence of fetal death. This condition occurs in 20-25% of pregnancies and is associated with an increased fetal mortality rate. Progesterone plays a crucial role in preventing miscarriage through the mechanism of fetal implantation in the uterus. Research indicates that progesterone is beneficial in managing imminent abortion, whether in oral or suppository formulations. The effectiveness of progesterone is higher when administered orally compared to the suppository form.