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I had a colposcopy and biopsy performed 5 years ago. i'm currently 16 weeks pregnant. does this increase my chance of incompetent cervix /miscarriage?

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Dr. Devin Namaky answered

No. : The procedure does not. Having hpv does.

Answered 4/19/2013

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A member asked:

I had a colposcopy and biopsy performed 5 years ago. i'm currently 16 weeks pregnant. does this increase my chance of incompetent cervix /miscarriage?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Devin Namaky answered

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