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Re: cause of incompetent cervex

From: John Essien MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 31 May 2003 13:56:07 -0500 (CDT)


There are several known causes of cervical incompetence and include, congenital anatomical defect, previous surgical procedures on the cervix, as well as untreated cervical tears from past deliveries. Incompetence of the cervix could be surgically corrected, both before and during pregnancy.

At Sat, 31 May 2003, jackey wrote: >
>hello, i was just wondering if there is a known cause of incompetent
>cervixs. also, is there any way to reverse the incomptency other than
>total bedrest? thanks!

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John Essien, M.D. SOCOG
Camaguey, Cuba; Basseterre, St. Kitts
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