Prevention of preterm birth: Novel interventions for the cervix

Preterm birth is the leading cause of neonatal mortality and morbidity worldwide. Spontaneous preterm birth is a complex, multifactorial condition in which cervical dysfunction plays an important role in some women. Current treatment options for cervical dysfunction include cerclage and supplemental progesterone. In addition, cervical pessary is being studied in research protocols. However, cerclage, supplemental progesterone and cervical pessary have well known limitations and there is a strong need for alternate treatment options.
Source: Seminars in Perinatology - Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Tags: Regular Articles Source Type: research