Background The efficacy of vaginal progesterone for preventing preterm birth and adverse
perinatal outcomes in singleton gestations with a short cervix has been questioned after …

OBJECTIVE: To assess the accuracy of transvaginal sonographic cervical length (CL) in
predicting spontaneous preterm birth in women with twin pregnancies. STUDY DESIGN …

Background An indirect comparison meta-analysis published in 2013 reported that both
vaginal progesterone and cerclage are equally efficacious for preventing preterm birth and …

Preterm birth is a major concern in modern obstetrics, and an important source of morbidity
and mortality in newborns. Among twin pregnancies, especially, preterm birth is highly …

Approximately 1% to 3% of all pregnancies in the United States are multiple gestations. The
vast majority (97-98%) are twin pregnancies. Multiple pregnancies constitute significant risk …

Cervical length (CL) measured by transvaginal ultrasound examination (TVUE) best
identifies the risk for preterm birth (PTB). It identifies women at risk who can benefit from …

This editorial critically examines the definition of “cervical insufficiency.” The definition, the
clinical ascertainment, efforts to develop an objective method of diagnosis, as well as the …

Objective: A sonographically short cervix is a powerful predictor of spontaneous preterm
delivery. However, the etiology and optimal management of a patient with a short cervix in …

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to examine the value of combining maternal
characteristics and measurement of cervical length at 22 to 24 weeks in the prediction of …

Recurrent preterm birth is frequently defined as two or more deliveries before 37 completed
weeks of gestation. The recurrence rate varies as a function of the antecedent for preterm …