The Effect of Transvaginal Ultrasound, Vaginal Examination, or Coitus on Fetal Fibronectin Results: A Systematic Review

Authors

Ariel Levy, MD, Thomas Jefferson University
Johanna Quist-Nelson, MD, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Vincenzo Berghella, MD, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow

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Description

Cervical manipulation via transvaginal ultrasound or sterile vaginal examination does not significantly affect fetal fibronectin results; therefore its use after these exposures is clinically acceptable. Conversely, fFN use in the setting of recent coitus should continue to be discouraged.

Publication Date

2-6-2020

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences | Obstetrics and Gynecology

Comments

Presented at the 2020 Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine Annual Pregnancy Meeting

Recommended Citation

Levy, MD, Ariel; Quist-Nelson, MD, Johanna; and Berghella, MD, Vincenzo, "The Effect of Transvaginal Ultrasound, Vaginal Examination, or Coitus on Fetal Fibronectin Results: A Systematic Review" (2020). Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Posters. 12.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/obgynposters/12