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Can cervix insufficiency be the cause of first trimester miscarriage?

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#2 cause of repeats: The # 1 cause of firs trimester loss are genetic and chromosomal incompatibilities. The # 1 cause of 2nd trimester pregnancy losses would be incompetent cervix.

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Answered 3/18/2015

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