Q: cervix is slightly dilated. does this mean i have an incompetent cervix?

Not necessarily..: If this is your first baby/pregnancy, then it may mean so. If second or more, slightly dilated cervix is common/normal and it likely stays that way until close to delivery time. Nevertheless, regular follow-up with your OB is strongly advised to ensure that it is so. If it dilates/opens up more too early, then it is incompetent and treatment maybe needed. Congrats on your pregnancy. Good luck.

Q: how would i know if i had an incompetent cervix?

Previous 2nd TM loss: An incompetent cervix is usually diagnosed after a second trimester loss where the cervix dilates before the onset of labor or contractions. Sometimes it is diagnosed during pregnancy by seeing shortening of the cervix or beaking of the membranes into the cervix on ultrasound.

Q: what can i expect if i have an incompetent cervix?

Close surveillance: There are many ways of managing a patient with a history of incompetent cervix. Some women may receive a cerclage or a stitch around their cervix. You may be placed on bedrest or modified activity. Some women receive vaginal Progesterone suppositories or injections. Some women have frequent sonograms to measure their cervical length.

Q: what is incompetent cervix?

Opening up too early: The cervix normally has a very small opening--the os--even during pregnancy. It should remain so until close to delivery at which time passage of the baby through the os is needed. Thus, close to birth time, the cervix begins to dilate from about <1cm to 10. If dilating too early (incompetent), there is risk of preterm delivery, hence concerning for incompetent cervix. Hope that helps. Good luck.

Q: how common are incompetent cervix?

Very uncommon: The incidence of incompetent cervix is well less than 1%. When suspected, the norm is for serial trans-vaginal ultrasound measurements of the cervix, usually starting at about 10 or 12 weeks of pregnancy. If incompetent cervix is detected, then a cerclage can be considered.

Q: what's the outcome of incompetent cervix?

Preterm birth: The real risk of an incompetent cervix is as it relates to future pregnancies. An incompetent cervix can result from various causes but basically it causes the cervix to dilate easily which puts women at high risk for preterm labor and delivery . If this problem is discovered early doctors may put a stitch in the cervix called a cerclage to make the cervix stronger to prevent early delivery.

Q: does any one have a term baby if they have a incompetent cervix?

Yes: After circlage a term baby is possible.

Q: if someone has incompetent cervix then how many child she could have? is there any limitation or as many as children she want to have?

Incompetent cervix: With the help of a skilled obstetrician you could conceivably have several vhildren.

Q: on october 10th i will be 9 weeks...i'm worried that my incompetent cervix will open. should i get a sooner appointment? scared 3 losses with cervix

Yes, sooner: It is highly recommended that you start prenatal care as soon as possible. Be sure to consult with an OB that specializes in high risk pregnancy;

Question 1

what does in mean when your cervix is incompetent?

Accepted Answer

Not keeping closed: The cervix normally has a very small opening--the os--even during pregnancy. It should remain so until close to delivery at which time passage of the baby through the os is needed. Thus, close to birth time, the cervix begins to dilate from about  <1cm to 10. If dilating too early (incompetent), there is risk of preterm delivery, hence concerning for incompetent cervix. Hope that helps. Good luck.

Question 2

cervix is slightly dilated. does this mean i have an incompetent cervix?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily..: If this is your first baby/pregnancy, then it may mean so. If second or more, slightly dilated cervix is common/normal and it likely stays that way until close to delivery time. Nevertheless, regular follow-up with your OB is strongly advised to ensure that it is so. If it dilates/opens up more too early, then it is incompetent and treatment maybe needed. Congrats on your pregnancy. Good luck.

Question 3

how would i know if i had an incompetent cervix?

Accepted Answer

Previous 2nd TM loss: An incompetent cervix is usually diagnosed after a second trimester loss where the cervix dilates before the onset of labor or contractions. Sometimes it is diagnosed during pregnancy by seeing shortening of the cervix or beaking of the membranes into the cervix on ultrasound.

Question 4

what can i expect if i have an incompetent cervix?

Accepted Answer

Close surveillance: There are many ways of managing a patient with a history of incompetent cervix.  Some women may receive a cerclage or a stitch around their cervix.  You may be placed on bedrest or modified activity.  Some women receive vaginal Progesterone suppositories or injections. Some women have frequent sonograms to measure their cervical length.

Question 5

what is  incompetent cervix?

Accepted Answer

Opening up too early: The cervix normally has a very small opening--the os--even during pregnancy. It should remain so until close to delivery at which time passage of the baby through the os is needed. Thus, close to birth time, the cervix begins to dilate from about  <1cm to 10. If dilating too early (incompetent), there is risk of preterm delivery, hence concerning for incompetent cervix. Hope that helps. Good luck.

Question 6

how common are incompetent cervix?

Accepted Answer

Very uncommon: The incidence of incompetent cervix is well less than 1%.  When suspected, the norm is for serial trans-vaginal ultrasound measurements of the cervix, usually starting at about 10 or 12 weeks of pregnancy.  If incompetent cervix is detected, then a cerclage can be considered.

Question 7

what's the outcome of incompetent cervix?

Accepted Answer

Preterm birth: The real risk of an incompetent cervix is as it relates to future pregnancies. An incompetent cervix can result from various causes but basically it causes the cervix to dilate easily  which puts women at high risk for preterm labor and delivery . If this problem is discovered early doctors may put a stitch in the cervix called a cerclage to make the cervix stronger to prevent early delivery.

Question 8

does any one have a term baby if they have a incompetent cervix?

Accepted Answer

Yes: After circlage a term baby is possible.

Question 9

if someone has incompetent cervix then how many child she could have? is there any limitation or as many as children she want to have?

Accepted Answer

Incompetent cervix: With the help of a skilled obstetrician you could conceivably have several vhildren.

Question 10

on october 10th i will be 9 weeks...i'm worried that my incompetent cervix will open. should i get a sooner appointment? scared 3 losses with cervix

Accepted Answer

Yes, sooner: It is highly recommended that you start  prenatal care as soon as possible. Be sure to consult with an OB that specializes in high risk pregnancy;

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