OBJECTIVE: To determine whether @entity1 with sonographically identified uterine @entity2909 are at higher risk for a short cervix. METHODS: This retrospective cohort study evaluated all @entity1 with singleton gestations who had a routine second-trimester ultrasound at 17-23 weeks gestational age from 2010 to 2013. When @entity2909 were noted, their presence, number, location and size were recorded. Exclusion criteria included a history of cervical conization or loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP), @entity4547 , maternal age greater than 40 years, and a previously placed cerclage. The primary variable of interest was short cervix (<25   mm). Secondary variables of interest included gestational age at delivery, mode of delivery, indication for cesarean, malpresentation, birth weight, and Apgar scores. A multivariable logistic regression analysis was performed. RESULTS: Fibroids were identified in 522/10 314 @entity1 (5.1%). In the final multivariable logistic regression model, short cervix was increased in @entity1 with @entity2909 (OR 2.29, 95% CI: 1.40, 3.74). The number of @entity2909 did not affect the frequency of short cervix. Fibroids were significantly associated with @entity3152 (<37 weeks), primary cesarean, breech presentation, lower birth weight @entity1 , and lower Apgar scores. CONCLUSIONS: @entity1 with uterine @entity2909 may be at higher risk for a short cervix. Fibroids are also associated with several adverse obstetric and neonatal outcomes.

Uterine XXXX at routine second-trimester ultrasound survey and risk of sonographic short cervix.

@entity1 :: ('9606', 'Species') :: ['women', 'patients', 'Women', 'infants'] @entity3152 :: ('MESH:D007752', 'Disease') :: ['preterm delivery'] @entity2909 :: ('MESH:D007889', 'Disease') :: ['fibroids'] @entity4547 :: ('MESH:C562565', 'Disease') :: ['uterine anomalies']
@entity2909 :: (MESH:D007889,Disease) :: ['fibroids']
