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Re: Cervex change and the pill
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 15 Dec 1999 20:41:17 -0600 (CST)

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At Tue, 14 Dec 1999, Meghan wrote: >
>Is the cervex supposed to open during a normal cycle while on the pill?
>I was under the impression that it remains closed throughout the cycle.
>I am currently on Ortho Tri-cyclen my husband commented to me that it
>was open slightly.

It depends what he means by "opened slightly". The cervix remains essentially closed unless excessive bleeding or clots are encountered or if one is in labor or aborting. Minor changes in the cervix are normal.

-- Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS Great Neck, New York
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