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Sexual Intercourse for Induction of Spontaneous Onset of Labor: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials [PDF]
INTRODUCTION: Sexual intercourse during pregnancy is commonly believed to trigger the onset of contractions and, therefore, labor. However, in low-risk pregnancies, there is neither association with preterm birth, premature rupture of membranes, or low ...
Alviggi C. +12 more
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Three Successful Cases of Transabdominal Cerclage: A Case Report
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Cerclage surgeries for the treatment of cervical insufficiency are performed transvaginally. However, in some patients, due to anatomical changes of the cervix caused by congenital factors or previous surgery, they cannot be ...
A Mansouri +4 more
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Atosiban in the management of preterm labour [PDF]
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Bhattacharya, Sohinee +3 more
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Objective: Cervical insufficiency accounts for 8 % of preterm births. Pessary and cerclage are considered preventive approaches for preterm birth. These interventions were compared in terms of reducing the prematurity rate in women with previous preterm ...
Andrea Gascón +6 more
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Calibration of sonographic gel probe covers for in-vivo mechanical testing [PDF]
Thesis (S.B.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, 2005.Includes bibliographical references (leaf 29).Cervical insufficiency is a condition in pregnancy in which the cervix asymptomatically dilates in the absence of ...
Charenkavanich, Panasaya
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Objective Cervical insufficiency is a significant cause of mid-trimester miscarriage and preterm birth, for which cervical cerclage is the standard treatment.
Danlin Yang +3 more
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PARTO DIFERIDO DE UM GÉMEO CAUSADOR DE CHOQUE SÉTICO NA MÃE [PDF]
Delayed interval delivery is an option in the extremely preterm twin pregnancies, in an attempt to decrease morbidity for the remaining fetuses. We report a case of diamniotic dichorionic pregnancy complicated by premature rupture of membranes of the ...
Braga, Jorge +6 more
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The roles of Prostanoid EP receptors in the control of contractions of human myometrium
The primary function of the uterus during pregnancy is to harbour the growing fetus in a quiescent environment. Upon maturation of the fetus, the uterus generates forceful contractions during labour. Prostaglandins are central in the parturition process.
Arulkumaran, Shankari +1 more
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Maternal and perinatal complications in triplet compared with twin pregnancy [PDF]
Objective: To compare maternal and perinatal complications in triplet and twin pregnancies. Study design: Case-controlled study in the setting of a University Hospital.
Bourdrez, P. (Petra) +2 more
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Effectiveness of Cervical Cerclage in Women with Cervical Incompetence
Background: To evaluate the effectiveness of cervical cerclage in cervical incompetence Methods: This prospective observational study included a total of 46 women with single alive gestation at 14 to 24 weeks.
Kaukab Naheed
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