doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2015.12.017.
Epub 2015 Dec 19.
Universal cervical length screening in singleton gestations without a previous preterm birth: ten reasons why it should be implemented
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- DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2015.12.017
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Universal cervical length screening in singleton gestations without a previous preterm birth: ten reasons why it should be implemented
Am J Obstet Gynecol.
2016 May.
Abstract
A short cervix is associated strongly with preterm birth. Pharmacologic intervention with vaginal progesterone in women with a singleton pregnancy and a short cervix in the second trimester decreases the incidence of preterm birth. We explore the evidence that universal cervical length screening in women with a singleton pregnancy meets the criteria for an effective screening test for preterm birth prevention, driving it towards becoming routinely offered in prenatal care.
Keywords: prematurity; progesterone.
Copyright © 2016 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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