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Twice-Per-Pregnancy STI Screening Cuts Preterm Birth Risk in Trial

Twice-Per-Pregnancy STI Screening Cuts Preterm Birth Risk in Trial

A clinical trial reported that screening for sexually transmitted infections twice during pregnancy reduced preterm birth risk by 23% compared with standard care. The findings could inform updates to prenatal screening practices if validated in broader settings.

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Pregnancy STI Screening Reduces Preterm Births: Clinical Trial