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A member asked:
If you've gone into premature labour but stable now & your cervix is 1.5cm dilated & on bed rest, will masterbation cause labour?
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Dr. Garry Shulmananswered
Anesthesiology 30 years experience
Unrelated: no it should not be related
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Dr. Robert Killiananswered
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Dr. Tracey Leaver-Williams commented
Obstetrics and Gynecology 20 years experience
if you are induced for medical reasons such as elevated blood pressure, a large estimated fetal weight, blood problems or something that is potentially a problem for you and the preg then you should not concern yourself with the risks so much. If the induction is for social reasons and your cervix is closed and you are not past your due date then it CAN put you at increased risk of a cesarean del
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I was fully dilated with no contractions felt. My only sign of labor was my water broke? Do I have an incompetent cervix?
Dr. Ralph Bolinganswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience
Depends: on time of pregnancy, dilated prior to 32 weeks or so, without contractions, can be incompetent cervix, if closer to your due date, can be normal, som... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
How long after I stop getting Progesterone shots will labor start? Cervix already short, not dilated.
Dr. Hector Chapaanswered
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Varies: Progesterone is a great medication proven to reduce pretty labor risk. If by injection, injections are usually given weekly. Or some use daily supposi... Read More
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