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The value of cervical length changes for the prediction of preterm birth with normal mid-trimester cervical length; a prospective longitudinal study

  • By

  • Sebile Guler Cekic

  • Ceren Unal

  • Can Benlioglu

  • M. Atay Ozten

  • Mert Turgal

  • Ebru Celik

  • June 30, 2026

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    The study assessed the predictive significance of cervical length variations for spontaneous preterm birth risk in women with normal mid-trimester measurements.

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    A total of 2,354 women participated, with 2,292 in the primary low-risk cohort and 62 in the exploratory short-cervix cohort.

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    The overall rate of spontaneous preterm birth was 8.00% in the low-risk cohort and 30.6% in the short cervix cohort, indicating a significant difference.

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    Longitudinal cervical length change did not improve prediction of spontaneous preterm birth beyond a single second-trimester measurement in the low-risk cohort.

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    The study concluded that cervical screening primarily identifies the short-cervix subgroup, which is more at risk for preterm birth.

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The value of cervical length changes for the prediction of preterm birth with normal mid-trimester cervical length; a prospective longitudinal study

  • by Sebile Guler Cekic, Ceren Unal, Can Benlioglu, M. Atay Ozten, Mert Turgal, Ebru Celik

  • June 30, 2026

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