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I am 22 weeks pregnant with my cervix dilated. dr wants surgery i am scared for baby. how safe is it?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Depends: It all depends of the findings. If your doctor recommended the procedure, cerclage i presume, it s because he thinks the advantages outweights the risks. Discuss with him or her your fears and make a proper decision.
Answered 1/30/2015
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Purse string: A gathering band (circlage) works like a purse string tightens the opening. It can help a woman carry a pregnancy that would fall out of a loose uterus.Your worries are valid, but it is not offered unless the risks are less than the potential benefit.
Answered 1/30/2015
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