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Transabdominal cerclage
A transabdominal cerclage is when the cervix is stitched closed but is done very high on the cervix through an abdominal incision. It is done for women with cervical insufficiency who have either failed two or more previous traditional cerclages (where the cervix is stitched shut from a vaginal approach) or when a transvaginal cerclage is technically impossible to perform. The surgery is performed before pregnancy occurs or during the early part of pregnancy, at 11-14 weeks.
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Are there any doctors who do transabdominal cerclages in california?
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Any doctors in california experienced in performing a transabdominal cerclage?
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How soon can I get a transabdominal cerclage put in after a d & c at 21 weeks.
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A 24-year old female asked:
If i had a transvaginal cerclage and it failed what should I do? Would i be a candidate for a transabdominal cerclage?
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A female asked:
Are there any maternal fetal medicine doctors that perform transabdominal cerclages in houston, texas? I am having difficulty locating any. Thank you
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A 33-year old asked:
Can a transabdominal cerclage be performed before pregnancy?
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A 38-year old asked:
Can mcdonald cerclage fail?
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What happens if you orgasm with cerclage?
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A 35-year old male asked:
Wfe undrwent prventive transv crclage at 14wks then rescue laprscopic cerclage at 20 weeks due to funeling to 0.5cm. But rescue faild. At 0.9cm. Wht nw?
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A 32-year old asked:
Cervical tear due to cerclage ripping out?
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A female asked:
Why do i have an itchy discharge after cerclage?
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A 38-year old asked:
What happens if i orgasm after a cervical cerclage?
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A 39-year old asked:
How many ladies have had a cerclage and the pregnancy gone ok?
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A 24-year old female asked:
Is a cerclage the same size as a sewing thread or shoe string?
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A 40-year old asked:
I just got a cervical cerclage and I want oral sex done. Will it effect him?
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A 33-year old female asked:
I'm here in the ER and the Dr discovered that I still had a piece of cerclage in. Its been there for years! Is that a problem?
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A 46-year old asked:
Do you bleed after cerclage removal?
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A 30-year old asked:
When are cervical cerclages necessary?
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A 40-year old asked:
How do I know if my cervical cerclage is ok?
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A 37-year old asked:
How do I know if my cervical cerclage is okay?
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A 26-year old female asked:
I masturbated ans i have a cerclage is that bad?
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A 50-year old asked:
Is it possible to change doctors for cerclage removal?
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A 20-year old female asked:
I recently got a cerclage done on 11/17/20 and was wondering when will it be safe to masturbate?
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A 33-year old female asked:
I feel really bad! I had an orgasm (no sex) I just got a cerclage in place a few days ago, now I am scared I am going to lose my baby I had no pain,?
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A 30-year old asked:
I got a cerclage yesterday at 11.4 weeks and my dr said that I wouldnt make it to 22 weeks before being hospitalized. How can he possibly predict that?
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A 29-year old female asked:
Can I have sex one week following a cerclage?
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A 30-year old asked:
Can cervical cerclage affect future pregnancies ?
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Can oral sex interfere with cervical cerclage surgery?
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Is it recommended for woman who have a short cervix to get cerclage?
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Is there a negative association between cervical cerclage and orgasm?
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