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  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Perinatal Medicine
  • Maternal-Fetal Medicine

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  • Multiple gestations have increased in recent decades.
  • Preterm birth is a major cause of perinatal morbidity and mortality in multiple pregnancies.
  • Current screening and treatment strategies are less effective for multiple gestations compared to singletons.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the effectiveness of interventions for preventing preterm birth in multiple gestations.
  • To highlight the role of cervical length as a predictor of preterm birth in multiple gestations.
  • To explore emerging data on vaginal progesterone and cervical pessary for preventing preterm birth in twin gestations with short cervices.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature and emerging data on preterm birth prevention in multiple gestations.
  • Analysis of cervical length as a predictor of preterm birth.
  • Evaluation of potential interventions such as vaginal progesterone and cervical pessary.

Main Results:

  • Cervical length is a strong predictor of preterm birth in multiple gestations, similar to singleton gestations.
  • No intervention has been conclusively proven to prevent preterm birth or improve neonatal outcomes in multiple gestations.
  • Emerging data suggest potential benefits of vaginal progesterone or cervical pessary for preventing preterm birth in twin gestations with short cervices.

Conclusions:

  • Preterm birth remains a significant challenge in multiple gestations.
  • Cervical length assessment is crucial for risk stratification.
  • Vaginal progesterone and cervical pessary show promise but require further investigation for preventing preterm birth in specific multiple gestation subgroups.