Can transvaginal and transabdominal cervical length measurements at 37 weeks predict the risk of prolonged pregnancy?
Abstract
Objective To evaluate the role of transvaginal and transabdominal cervical length (CL) measurements at 37 weeks of gestation in predicting the risk of prolonged pregnancy among nulliparous women.Methods A retrospective cohort study was conducted between February 2022 and June 2024 at a regional tertiary maternity hospital. Transvaginal (TVS) and transabdominal sonography (TAS) were performed in low-risk nulliparous patients at 37 weeks of gestation. Patients were categorized into two groups based on delivery time:
Fields of Study & Subjects
Preterm Birth and Chorioamnionitis
Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
Reproductive Health and Contraception
Publication details
- Journal / source
- The Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine
- Volume
- 39
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 2627751–2627751
- Publication date
- 15 February 2026
- Language
- EN