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Re: Pre-term labor or irritable uterus?

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 2 Nov 1999 20:20:00 -0600 (CST)

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At Tue, 2 Nov 1999, Kara wrote: >
>I am 21 weeks LMP and have been experiencing contractions--yesterday
>they were 3 minutes apart, uncomfortable with pressure on the pelvic
>floor and a mild lower back ache. In my first pregnancy, I was treated
>for pre-term labor at 29 weeks with terbutaline, and delivered at 34
>weeks by c-section because of severe pre-eclampsia and a breech
>presentation.
>
>My questions is: the Doctor took a swab today to test for fetal
>fibronectin(?) The NP said they debated whether to do it now or wait a
>couple of weeks (is this too early). And, she said the results would
>tell whether I am having or will have pre-term labor or whether or not I
>just have an irritable uterus. What's the difference?

Labor is defined as making progress. Irritable labor is cramps or contractions that do not cause progresss in either effecement or dilatation.

>If I am diagnosed
>with irritable uterus, do I still have to worry about delivering early?

Irritable uterus doesn't preclude preterm labor in the future.

>Any information on this topic will help. Thanks.
>
>--
>Kdouma
>

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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York

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