Increased Cancer Risk & Effectiveness Concerns Prompt EU-Wide Review Of Preterm Birth Medicine

The European Medicines Agency is re-examining the benefits and risks of hydroxyprogesterone medicines for gynecologic and obstetrical conditions at the request of the French regulator ANSM.

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Hydroxyprogesterone caproate is given to prevent pregnancy loss or premature birth • Source: Shutterstock

The European Medicines Agency has commenced an EU-wide review of medicines containing hydroxyprogesterone after two recent studies raised concerns about their safety and effectiveness.

These medicines, available as hydroxyprogesterone caproate, are given as injections to prevent pregnancy loss or premature birth in pregnant women....

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