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. 2003:(1):CD000109.
doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD000109.

Hormones for suspected impaired fetal growth

L Say  1 , A M Gülmezoglu, G J Hofmeyr
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Hormones for suspected impaired fetal growth

L Say et al. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2003.

Abstract

Background: It has been suggested that oestrogens may improve fetal growth due to an increase in nutritional supply to the fetus from greater uterine blood flow.

Objectives: The objective of this review was to assess the effects of hormone administration for suspected impaired fetal growth and perinatal outcome.

Search strategy: We searched the Cochrane Pregnancy and Childbirth Group trials register (1 November 2002).

Selection criteria: Acceptably controlled trials of hormone administration for suspected impaired fetal growth which report fetal, perinatal or maternal outcomes.

Data collection and analysis: Eligibility and trial quality were assessed.

Main results: No studies were included since none of the potentially relevant trials reported clinical outcomes.

Reviewer's conclusions: There is not enough evidence to evaluate the clinical use of hormone administration for suspected impaired fetal growth.

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