To determine whether further cervical length shortening by transvaginal ultrasonography in asymptomatic high-risk women with a short cervical length adds additional predictive value for spontaneous ...

Pregnancy is a journey filled with milestones, from the first heartbeat to the anatomy scan. During these check-ups, your doctor may mention "cervical length." While it might sound like just another ...

Previous randomized trials have shown that progesterone administration in women who previously delivered prematurely reduces the risk of recurrent premature delivery. Asymptomatic women found at ...

Preterm birth is the leading cause of neonatal and infant death and of disability among survivors. It is unclear whether a pessary inserted around the cervix reduces the risk of preterm singleton ...

Advances in surgical techniques and a deeper understanding of patient selection criteria contribute to the efficacy of cervical cerclage procedures in preventing premature births. Photo of a premature ...