A 41-year-old pregnant woman with history of preterm delivery consulting Chinese Medical Department for frequent uterine contraction. Pressure sensation in the pelvic and irregular contraction without cervical dilation were found in the gestational age of 18^(th) week, clinical diagnosis was preterm contraction thus the patient was hospitalized for tocolysis. After 2-month administration of tocolytic agents (Ritodrine, Nifedipine, Atosiban, Indomethacin) and total bed rest, the contraction persisted accompanying with signs of palpitation, tachycardia, shortness of breath, flushing, and diaphoresis. Chinese medical doctor was consulted at the gestational age of 27+5^(th) week. After receiving Chinese medicine and western medicine treatment together, the frequency of contraction decreased, dose of tocolytic drug was tapered down and total bed rest was no longer needed. Patient was discharged at the gestational age of 34^(th) week and delivered a healthy 3352g baby. This report aims to provide an effective clinical case for the treatment of preterm labor for Chinese medical practitioners.
【Keywords】
Preterm Labor； Tocolysis； Combination of Chinese and Western Medicine
251.8 41 岁多次早产史孕妇中医安胎之病例报告
