A 29 years old female states that her labor started before the 37th week of pregnancy (counting from the first day of her last menstrual cycle). What complication of pregnancy is she experiencing?

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Premature labor
Labor that starts before the 37th week of pregnancy is termed premature labor. Causes of premature labor include the following:
1) pre - eclampsia
2) cervical incompetence
3) uterine malformations
4) high fever
5) diarrhea
6) acute appendicitis
7) idiopathic cause
8) Diabetes mellitus (DM)
9) bacterial vaginosis
10) chlamydia

A 29 Years Old Female States That Her Labor Started