Table 1 Comparison of selected maternal characteristics of the dydrogesterone group and the placebo group
Characteristic | Dydrogesterone group (n = 24) | Placebo group (n = 24) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
Age | 29.9 ± 5.7 | 29.2 ± 7.6 | 0.703 |
Gravidity | 0.772 | ||
Primigravida | 13 (54.2 %) | 12 (50 %) | |
Multigravida | 11 (45.8 %) | 12 (50 %) | |
Parity | 0.365 | ||
Nulliparous | 14 (58.3 %) | 17 (70.8 %) | |
Multiparous | 10 (41.7 %) | 7 (29.2 %) | |
History of preterm birth | 2 (8.3 %) | 1 (4.2 %) | 1.000 |
BMI | 22.5 ± 4.7 | 22.2 ± 5.9 | 0.83 |
GA at admission (weeks) | 31.5 ± 2.1 | 31.4 ± 2.3 | 0.804 |
Median of cervical dilatation (cm) | 1 (1-3) | 1 (1-3) | 0.361 |