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Cervix measured 2.7 in length at 18w5d
My wife cervical length at 13 weeks 4 day was 3.8 cms. At 18 weeks 5 day it is 2.7cms. is this normal? Please advise.
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To be in safer side get cervical stitch done
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Cervical length is towards lower limit
Give her rest and get repeat usg done
if it comes same then consult your doctor
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avoid exertion
take proper rest
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Dr. Mina Bulchandani
Gynecologist
23 yrs exp
Hyderabad
It is becoming shorter, avoid stress, heavy weight lifting,take rest avoid intercourse,
Use susten vaginal passary two times a day for 15 days and repeat USG
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Dr. Nidhi Sharma
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
23 yrs exp
Chennai
Cervix is being taken up so it is okay only that it should not fall below 2.5 cm
Take Capsule Susten 200 mg twice a day vaginum pessary for 2 weeks
Continue iron and calcium supplements
Injection Proluton depo 500 micrograms twice a week for 2 weeks
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Is there any history of miscarriages in past
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Avoid lifting weights and stress and intercourses
Avoid papaya and pineapple
Sleep in left lateral position for 2 hours in afternoon as well
Take plenty of water and fruits juice
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Dr. Jay Desai
Obstetrics & Gynecology
7 yrs exp
Pathanamthitta
Cut off is 2.5 cm.
U can either get the scan repeated with some other good radiologist to confirm or directly consult your GYNAECOLOGIST for further evaluation.
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avoid long distance travel
avoid heavy weight lifting
avoid relations
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Dr. Pratibha Aggarwal
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
35 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi. Yes it is normal .
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