Question

A 35-year-old woman at 12 weeks gestation has a history of two previous pregnancy losses around 18-20 weeks. Investigations show a short cervix. What prophylactic measure can help reduce the risk of preterm birth in this situation?

Accepted Answer

McDonald cervical cerclage

Answer

Bed rest

Answer

Progesterone pessaries

Answer

Tocolytics

Answer

Cervical electrocoagulation

Practice question

A 35-year-old woman at 12 weeks gestation has a history of two previous pregnancy losses around 18-20 weeks. Investigations show a short cervix. What prophylactic measure can help reduce the risk of preterm birth in this situation?