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My obgyn said my cervix is dialated but im not pregnaunt. what does this mean?

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Dr. Kevin Brown answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Clarification: You should ask your doctor for clarification. He/she was probably referring to a "parous cervical os" which just means that the cervix changes after childbirth and the canal remains slightly more open than a cervix that has never been through labor. Just call and seek clarification.

Answered 11/2/2015

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