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What are the dos and don'ts in cervical incompetence?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I am 110 days pregnant. When we took scan in the 13th week, the report showed that the uterus is open. They said it as cervical incompetence and immediately advised operation for cervical suturing treatment. I need a second opinion regarding this. Thank you.
Answered by Dr. Sweta Singh

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Dr. Sweta Singh is an Obstetrician and a Gynecologist specializing in treating Infertility with 14 years of clinical experience. She completed her Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Manipal Academy of Higher Education. She is specialized in giving Women Reproductive Care and monitoring Fetal Health. Currently, she is practicing in Gurgaon, Haryana.

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Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

If the ultrasound shows your cervix is open, then you need to follow the doctor's advice and get the stitching done. Otherwise, there is a very high chance of losing the pregnancy. It is a minor short procedure done under anesthesia and you will need to be admitted for one or two days. But, after that you will be fine. As the pregnancy progresses, the cervix will open more and shorten in length. Then, it will be difficult or not easily possible to stitch. So, get it done as soon as possible.

Patient's Query

Thank you doctor,

I have got the stitches done. I want to know the dos and don'ts that I should follow.

Answered by Dr. Sweta Singh

Education:

DGO

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sweta Singh is an Obstetrician and a Gynecologist specializing in treating Infertility with 14 years of clinical experience. She completed her Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Manipal Academy of Higher Education. She is specialized in giving Women Reproductive Care and monitoring Fetal Health. Currently, she is practicing in Gurgaon, Haryana.

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Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

As per the doctor's advice be on bed rest. Avoid doing any household work, straining of any kind, lifting heavy objects. Also, stay away from sex and stress. Avoid papaya, pineapple and anything from outside. If you have constipation, then take Isabgol in warm milk at night.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At July 28, 2016
Reviewed At June 30, 2023

Education:

DGO

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sweta Singh is an Obstetrician and a Gynecologist specializing in treating Infertility with 14 years of clinical experience. She completed her Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Manipal Academy of Higher Education. She is specialized in giving Women Reproductive Care and monitoring Fetal Health. Currently, she is practicing in Gurgaon, Haryana.

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Cervical incompetence is a condition where your cervix shortens and opens too early during pregnancy, increasing the risk of premature birth or pregnancy loss. A cervical cerclage is a procedure to stitch the cervix closed to help prevent this.

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Dr. Sweta Singh
Dr. Sweta Singh

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Education:

DGO

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sweta Singh is an Obstetrician and a Gynecologist specializing in treating Infertility with 14 years of clinical experience. She completed her Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Manipal Academy of Higher Education. She is specialized in giving Women Reproductive Care and monitoring Fetal Health. Currently, she is practicing in Gurgaon, Haryana.

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