Can cervical screening and progesterone treatment, with or without additional therapy for a short cervix, prevent preterm birth?
Abstract
Vaginal progesterone, cervical cerclage, and pessary are all similarly effective in reducing preterm birth in women with a short cervix, though specific benefits and risks may vary slightly with different interventions.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Preterm Birth and Chorioamnionitis
Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
Infant Development and Preterm Care
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 13 January 2026