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Inhibition or Delay of Preterm Birth

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Inhibition or Delay of Preterm Birth

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Cerclage for short cervix on ultrasonography in women with singleton gestations and previous preterm birth: a meta-analysis. (opens new window)

Berghella V, Rafael TJ, Szychowski JM, Rust OA, Owen J.

Source‎: Obstet Gynecol 2011;117(3):663-71.

Prophylactic administration of progesterone by vaginal suppository to reduce the incidence of spontaneous preterm birth in women at increased risk: a randomized placebo-controlled double-blind study. (opens new window)

da Fonseca EB, Bittar RE, Carvalho MH, Zugaib M.

Source‎: Am J Obstet Gynecol 2003;188(2):419-24.

Tocolytic therapy for preterm delivery: systematic review and network meta-analysis. (opens new window)

Haas DM, Caldwell DM, Kirkpatrick P, McIntosh JJ, Welton NJ.

Source‎: BMJ 2012;345:e6226.

Progestogens for preterm birth prevention: a systematic review and meta-analysis. (opens new window)

Likis FE, Edwards DR, Andrews JC, Woodworth AL, Jerome RN, Fonnesbeck CJ, McKoy JN, Hartmann KE.

Source‎: Obstet Gynecol 2012;120(4):897-907.

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