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Table 4 Clinical characteristics of controls and cases

From: Cervical collagen and biomechanical strength in non-pregnant women with a history of cervical insufficiency

 

Control

CI

Total number

57

22

Age (years)

mean ± SD

38.3 ± 5.1

34.0 ± 5.3*

Parity (numbers of births)

mean ± SD

2.3 ± 1.0

1.7 ± 1**

Spontaneous abortions (<week 16)

35%

45%

Spontaneous abortions 16 to 23+6 weeks

2%

59%

Termination of pregnancy

(before week 12)

46%

27%

Cesarean section

19%

41%

Cerclage

0

95%

  1. Percentage of women who experienced one or more i.e. abortions
  2. *p = 0.02 against control
  3. **p = 0.012 against control