The influence of vaginal progesterone on Uterine Artery Pulsatility Index

Objectives: Uterine artery Doppler is frequently used in the first trimester and it one of more effective measurement methods prediction preeclampsia intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR). Progesterone a hormone that quite various indications obstetrics gynecologic practice. We aimed to investigate influence progesterone on uterine pulsatility index (PI) at 11–14 gestational weeks. Material methods: This study retrospective case-control conducted Selcuk University Faculty Medicine between January December 2019. PI values patients using were compared with not progesterone. was measured two times, left right. Then mean calculated. All measurements made by operators same ultrasonography machine. Results: A total 288 patients, 140 148 included study. Demographic characteristics similar groups (p > 0.05). There no significant differences right values. difference for average < Conclusions: has PI. However, prospective studies which all potential confounding factors are considered including serum levels needed this subject.