3 Hours Of Intermittent in Obstetrics & Gynecology — Case | General Gynecology | SMLE Q#11467
SMLE Question #11467
Obstetrics & Gynecology
General Gynecology
Objective: OBJ-ETH-STERIL
Last updated: February 2026
A 25-year-old primigravida at 30 weeks’ gestation presents with 3 hours of intermittent lower abdominal cramps and pelvic pressure. Cardiotocography shows uterine contractions 4 per 10 minutes with a reassuring fetal heart rate pattern. She has no vaginal bleeding or fluid leakage. What is the most appropriate next step to establish the diagnosis of preterm labor?
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