A member asked:

Had miscarriage last year bcuz of blighted ovum dr did only curettage no d&c now 13 weeks pregnant will i misscary bcuz of incompetent cervix?

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Dr. Kathleen Mayor-lynn answered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology - Maternal Fetal Medicine

Unlikely : Unlikely unless you had an incompetent cervix to begin with. One procedure won't typically lead to issues with cervical incompetence.

Answered 9/25/2016

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Dr. Ron Eaker answered

No: First, a curettage and d and c are essentially the same thing. Second, a simple d and c does not put you at risk for an incompetent cervix.

Answered 9/28/2016

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