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GuidelineThe journal of obstetrics and gynaecology research2025

Progestogen therapy in threatened miscarriage and unexplained recurrent pregnancy loss: Recommendations by the Thai interest group.

Kiattisak Kongwattanakul, Phudit Jatavan, Olarik Musigavong, Savitree Pranpanus, Lingling Salang, Chonthicha Satirapod, Somsin Petyim, Boonchai Uerpairojkit

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8 authors.

Kiattisak KongwattanakulMaternal Fetal Medicine Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5062-7328
Phudit JatavanMaternal and Fetal Medicine Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Thailand.
Olarik MusigavongChaophya Abhaibhubejhr Hospital, Prachinburi, Thailand.
Savitree PranpanusDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Thailand.
Lingling SalangReproductive Medicine Unit, Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6101-5589
Chonthicha SatirapodReproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.
Somsin PetyimReproductive Biology and Infertility Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.
Boonchai UerpairojkitDivision of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0008-5956-8262

Funding

Abbott Laboratories Ltd., Bangkok, Thailand
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

aimThreatened miscarriage and unexplained recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) pose significant physical and psychological challenges for women and their families globally. The lack of local guidelines and variations in recommendations by existing guidelines result in inconsistent management of these conditions in Thailand. The Thai interest group aims to provide recommendations to healthcare providers for the use of progesterone supplementation in women experiencing threatened miscarriage and unexplained RPL.

methodsExisting guidelines and relevant studies were reviewed to explore the role of oral, vaginal, and injectable progestogens. In the present evidence-based recommendations, the Thai interest group delineated effective diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for managing patients with threatened miscarriages and unexplained RPL.

resultsTreatment initiation for unexplained RPL is recommended after experiencing two or more pregnancy losses, regardless of consecutive occurrences. Oral progestogen (dydrogesterone) is recommended for the management of both threatened miscarriage and unexplained RPL. Exceeding 200 mg of micronized vaginal progesterone (MVP) per intake is not advisable for threatened miscarriage or preventing recurrent miscarriage because of luteal phase insufficiency. Treatment with intramuscular injection progestin should be continued at a dosage of 250 mg twice weekly for several weeks. Additionally, patient experiences and safety concerns related to MVP and injectable progestogens are discussed.

conclusionThese inaugural evidence-based Thai recommendations can be applied in regional healthcare settings for improved outcomes in threatened miscarriage and unexplained RPL. Further research is needed to better understand the epidemiology and etiology of these conditions in Thailand.

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Abortion, HabitualAbortion, ThreatenedProgesteroneProgestinsDydrogesteroneFemaleHumansPregnancySoutheast Asian PeopleThailandDydrogesteroneProgesteroneProgestinsprogesteroneprogestogenrecommendationsrecurrent pregnancy lossthreatened miscarriage

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PMID40797287
PMCPMC12343984

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