Re: Agitated and Short Cervix

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At Thu, 29 May 2003, Dawn wrote: >
>I had an ectopic pregnancy in January of this year. I ended up losing
>my left tube. We were able to get pregnant again in 3 months. I am
>currently in my 15w2d, and began minor bleeding in my discharge. I
>called the doctor and was scheduled for a visit that day. Upon a pelvic
>exam I was told I have an agitated cervix and then a u/s showed I had a
>short cervix (2.3cm), Everything else was fine (placenta, baby, etc). I
>have carried two full term babies (5 yrs, and 3 yrs) with no
>complications. My doctors just asked me to refrain from sexual activity
>and to slow down. Is there anything I should be concerned with or
>asking the doctor to check? I read so many stories on women who have had
>miscarriages, that I feel I am not being overly concerned. Its hard to
>tell if I am having contractions this early, though I do feel tighting
>from time to time.
>Perhaps if you could just lead me in a direction of questions to ask my
>doctor next week, or things to watch.
>
>Thanks
>Dawn

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