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Re: PREGNANCY: Pregnancy Complications
From: Robin (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 17 May 2008 17:34:18 -0500 (CDT)
What you said was interesting. Is there something more I can read about
the loss of cervical cells and preterm labor risk? Have there been any
studies conducted along those lines?
Moreover, would the same principle apply to the surgical removal of
cervical polyps during pregnancy? At 12 weeks along, do I face an
increased risk of preterm birth if I have my two small polyps removed?
>
>Yes, there has been an association between the LEEP procedure and
>preterm birth.
>That is one impetus for the HPV vaccine, so that removal of cells won't
>need to be done in an effort to prevent cervical cancer. The removal of
>a significant amount of cervical cells change the complexion of the
>cervix, and appears to contribute to preterm labor risks. These cells
>do not grow back. I am sorry you have had so many issues with this
>pregnancy, and glad things turned out well for you.
>I am doubtful the abortion had an impact on your pregnancy, but rather
>the removal of the condolyoma.
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><<<<Could I have weakened my cervix from the condoloma being burned
>off....Could it have caused all these problems with the pregnancy, or
>does this sound like it could be a specific problem with the pregnancy
>itself?
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>>I thank god my baby is ok, and I would just like to prevent it from
>>happening again if it sounds like it was something wrong with me.
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>--
>Pat Sonnenstuhl, CNM, CPPI, CHt
>Peace on Earth Begins with Birth
>Birth Counseling and Fertility Therapy
>http://home.comcast.net/~prebirthhealth/birthcounseling.htm
>Hypnosis for Healing
>http://home.comcast.net/~prebirthhealth/hypnosisforhealing.htm
>Peaceful Birthing
>http://www.peacefulbirthing.org
>
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