Re: Incompetent Cervix Questions

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not high at all, especially iwth first trimester D&Cs >
>Yesterday, he did a vaginal u/s to get a baseline cervix length, etc as
>he will check this when I come in again.
>
>He told me that there is no way to know if one will have an incompetent
>cervix. For example, it can be closed one day, and open another, and
>boom you lose your child. So, why is this even being monitored if it is
>not a gradual process, and there is no way to prevent it without a
>stitch which they don't give unless you lose a baby????

there are subtle changes that can be picked up on ultrasound >
>Right now they say my cervix is very long and closed, but that doesn't
>mean anything, right?

it is a good sign, and agian, your risks aren't that high >
>Thank you for the insight. i just can't imagine making it this far
>after 3 m/c's, and then lose one like that.
>
>Can you tell me how often you see someone lose one due to incompetent
>cervix, and if 1st trimester d&c's usually play a role.

most of the losses due to incompetent cervix I've seen have been after cervical conizations or LEEPS and not after D&Cs >
>Sorry so long.
>
>Wendy

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