PREGNANCY-BIRTH Messages for October, 2000: Re: 3 cm cervix cause for worry?

Re: 3 cm cervix cause for worry?

From: J (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 9 Oct 2000 17:03:58 -0500 (CDT)

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Leslie I am not a Dr expert but I have had a few cerclages myself and dealt with the whole IC issue. Your Dr is right 3.0 doesn't seem concerning. I have networked with plenty of women much shorter than that without cerclages and have done fine. My first reaction to your length was that is a great length. I believe Drs don't start getting to worried about length until under 2.5 and even then it would be if PTL or other problems were occuring.

I assume by other tests you are referring to salest or fibronectin? Your Dr might only recommend them if you are currently experiencing PTL (preterm labor) or it looked likely you are experiencing cervical changes. Sounds like thing are going well for you.

Best wishes on a healthy pregnancy!

At Mon, 9 Oct 2000, leslie wrote: >
>Hi,
>
>I am 35 yrs old, in excellent health, 1st pregnancy (24 weeks). Had
>cone biopsy for cervival dysplasia 10 yrs ago, and uterine septum
>resection in 12/99. My last u/s at 22 weeks showed my cervix length to
>be 3cm with no funneling, and my hi-risk OB is unconcerned about IC and
>feels that cerclage is not indicated. She has been doing internal exam
>every two weeks for the last 1.5 months and reports that cervix is tight
>and closed. I've read other posts here however, and it seems that 3cm
>length is not that great. Should I be pushing for other/additional
>tests? I work full time but stay off my feet as much as possible, is
>there anything else I should be doing?
>
>thank you for any help and suggestions!!
>
>--
>Leslie
>

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