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Low Lying Placenta

Low lying placenta or placenta previa occurs during the last months of pregnancy when the placenta covers a part or the entire cervix. This causes symptoms like cramps, bleeding after intercourse, and bleeding in the final months of pregnancy.

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Can my anterior placenta resolve on its own after 14 weeks?

Query: Hello doctor, I was diagnosed with placenta anterior and lower end covering os at 14 weeks. How serious is it? I have been asked to take rest and lie down as much as possible. Also, a 2.5 inches ovarian cyst abutting right ovary. I have abdominal cramping at times. This is my second pregnancy. Durin...  Read Full »


Dr. Sahana Rao

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. A placenta covering os at 14 weeks is not of much worry, as most of these will migrate to the upper side of the uterus by the time you reach nine months. But, at present you need to take extra precaution as advised like - taking rest, not to lift heavy weight, avoid...  Read Full »

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